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Why Robots Won’t Take Over Welding Jobs Anytime Soon

You don’t have to look very far to see evidence of an increasingly automated world. From the grocery store to retail shops, it may feel like the “rise of the machines” will make the human workforce obsolete sooner than expected. Many aspects of the manufacturing industry are already largely automated, leaving some to wonder what

Beal’s Welding Technology Students Meet with Company Recruiters

On-campus recruiting visits from some of Maine’s leading employers The Beal College Welding Technology program welcomed several employers on campus over the past two weeks this August to discuss their company, culture, and employment opportunities with students completing their degree this month. The students were introduced to opportunities at Fisher Engineering, Bath Iron Works, Cianbro,

Welding Lab and Faculty Earn Praise From Auditors

The Beal College Welding program received some good news last week, passing its annual audit from the American Welding Society. In a message to Beal faculty and administration, Chief Operating Officer Steve Villett congratulated the welding team, which includes Program Director Jesse Crosby and instructors Mike Collins and Chuck Coburn. According to Crosby, the purpose