Iowa Central Community College - Third Dimension Yearbook (Fort Dodge, IA)

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The m Power and Equipment Pro was an eleven-month pro- gram originated to prepare its stu- dents for positions as repair and maintenance mechanics in imple- ment dealerships. Classroom and shop training was based on industrial demands of the modern day mechan- ic, and is strategically located in an area where trained Farm Power and Equipment Mechanics are in de- mand. The students were train in new machine setup, used machine repair, gasoline, L. P. gas, diesel en- gines, farm equipment electricity, hydraulics, farm equipment power trains, clutches, brakes, transmis- sions, and differential and final drives. Upon completion of the course, graduates found jobs within the area to be challenging as well as rewarding. The training recieved in the program qualifies them as skilled and able technicians in their field. Instructor Ted Wiggins points out machine parts to Gary Tigges, Cletus Stensen, Ernie Schoen- fisch, and Jody Wanken. fingff.-., J.. - i H N r- xx a ' l l ' 2 FRONT ROW - S. Parr, J. Wanken, R. Grandgeorge, J. Hazelhoff, J. Mefferd, S. Rosenboom, H. Bloomquist. BACK ROW - D. Dahl, D. Carlson, M. Denger, S. Chambers, G. Greer, M. Hoveland. SEC- D. Lynn, L. Hamilton, D. Armstrong, F. Cutshall, fin cabb. OND ROW - G. Tiggs, G. Juhl, B. Kern, E. Schoentisch, C. Stensen, 47

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Students Train for Machinery Maintenance Mike Hoveland runs the hose as John Haselhoff, Lee Hamilton, Douglas Lynn, and Glenn Juhl apply their ingenuity to the task of keeping the pump going. Mr. Welzien instructs Doug Carlson, Floyd Cutshall, Denny Arm- strong, and Steve Chambers in the proper way to operate the paint gun. Mark Burres returns the tools to the peg- board after has completed his project. eff Gary Greer, Steve Rosenboom, and Dean Duhl practice new equip- ment assembly by attaching a tail light.

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Trained Welders Play a Key Role in Manufacturing With continued growth in industry, job opportunities are increas- ing for the trained welder. The eighteen week program for weld- ers was centered on metallic arc welding and covered all phases of welding ferrous metals and non-ferrous metals. A student who satisfactorily completed the course taught by Mr. James Nelson, was classified as a combination welder and will have found em- ployment opportunities available of his diversified background. S x .44 'Robert Meyer practices his techniques of welding. Robert uses his tech- Mr. Nelson and Mr. Roth draw out a plan for a welding assignment. niques on a truck gas tank. Close cooperation between instructor and student assures good grades. FRONT ROW - R. Elliott, M. Baker, J. Walley, K. Mosier, K. Bachmeier. BACK ROW - D. Mr. Elliott tests a weld on the grinder dur- Roth, D. Reidling, R. Paterson, R. Faber, G. Peterson, R. Meyer, D. Hopkins, R. Danialson, B. inga welding examination. Brundage. 48 1 I