MORGAN URBAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS w/CDL

SPRING 2014
AN NCST PUBLICATION
TRADE WINDS
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T R A I N I N G . . . R E A L
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: MORGAN URBAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS w/CDL
NCST: “How is your training at NCST preparing you for a new career?”
MORGAN: “My training here at NCST motivates me to become a successful woman in the
heavy equipment operations field. It has taught me many new things, and there is something new to learn each and every day. I am proud to say that I am a student at New
Castle School of Trades, and I am going into a great career for my bright future.”
NCST; “Why would you recommend others to New Castle School of Trades?’
MORGAN: I would recommend NCST to others because they are an outstanding school.
The teachers are so kind, caring and helpful in everyway possible. There is always something to learn.”
NCST: What advice would you give to a new student beginning their training at New
Castle School of Trades?”
MORGAN: “I would advise a new student to be
positive in everything you do. Attitude is everything. Never give up. Work hard for what you
believe in.”
NCST: “What piece of equipment do you like
working on the most?”
MORGAN: “I like to operate them all, but if I
had to choose one piece, it would be the dozer.
Working for my stepfather at Mitchelltree
Logging & Lumber helped me get a feel for the
love of equipment.”
Cummins
Cummins--Bridgeway Annual Scholarship Awarded: Diesel Technology
On January 31, 2014 Cummins-Bridgeway, a leading diesel engine manufacturer headquartered in
New Hudson, Michigan, awarded their 2014 Annual Scholarship to Kevin McCollough, of Fenelton,
PA. Jeffrey Amo, Corporate Director of Technical Development presented the award to Kevin accompanied by Joe Leasure, Power Operations Manager, and James Nicklin, Customer Care Manager.
Kevin received a plaque commemorating his achievement, as well as a $1,000.00 cash award and a
gift of continuing education after his graduation free of charge.
Kevin explains how it feels to be chosen for this scholarship award
from Cummins-Bridgeway.
“I was chosen for this scholarship because of my grades, but most of
all my attendance. I also believe that we do out in the shop, and how I spend my time is also important. Finally I
want to thank my instructors and classmates because they were a help to me in getting this scholarship.”
Kevin’s advice to another student seeking the same scholarship opportunity that he was given is this: “Listen to
your instructors. You can learn a lot from them. Also, keep your grades high and pay attention when you are here.”
Kevin McCollough-Diesel Technician and Cummins-Bridgeway Scholarship Recipient
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FROM OUR INSTRUCTORS
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE
Hello to everyone from the Automotive Technology Department. I would like to thank all of the
instructors for their great work over the past
couple months. I would like to welcome Mr. Bill
Grandy as the new night instructor and John
Greggs to the tool room at night.
We are very proud of our students in the CIM department.
We have now added a Hybrid vehicle to the automotive program, and are starting alternative
fuels. This will include CNG, Bio Diesel and Hydrogen generators.
Electrical
technology
and
engine
performance
are the
driving
forces of the automotive industry, more for the
fuel savings. Electrical should be what students
ask for more of, and they should feel confident
working with it on a daily basis. Engine Performance problems and repair can be one of the
biggest challenges new technicians face when
leaving school. These problems present themselves in many different ways, and simply reading
a code for the check engine light will not provide
the answer to the cause of a poorly running engine. The more well-rounded we can make their
education the better understanding they will
have when entering the industry for employment.
CONSTRUCTION TRADES/BULIDING TECHNOLOGY
It is exciting to see some signs of growth in the
construction industry. The new housing market
seems to be on a slow but steady climb . It is my
hope that this translates into excellent opportunities for a future construction trades graduates.
The evening Building Technology students
are currently learning how to construct roofs. It
is interesting to watch the students learn the
math, and then use that math, to build a complex
roof structures with various angles. They are also
currently learning the basics of plumbing and
electrical.
The Construction Trades students are currently wrapping up their training on framing, and
are looking forward to starting to build complex
roof systems. It will be exciting to watch them
turn a pile of lumber into a structure.
Recently the Safety and Tools class built a counter
and shelves in the CIM shop. The Electrical Class
repaired AVI’s oven in the cafeteria and repaired a
table saw in the Construction Trades department.
The Industrial Mechanics class repaired a Horizontal
Lathe for the Welding Department.
These are a few of the things our students have
done to enhance their skills with real repairs and
maintenance they will be expected to do in their
future employment opportunities.
REFRIGERATION & AC TECHNOLOGY
The Day and Evening students have had the opportunity to go to the Satellite Facility and install the
overhead radiant heating units needed in the shops.
They also installed them in the new truck bay.
Along with installing the heaters they also installed
several hundred feet of gas piping that feeds these
heaters.
The RT department is encouraged to see the growth
in new starts over the past few months. The trend is
continuing and it looks to be strong.
MACHINIST TECHNOLOGY
The opportunities for good machinists seem to be
remaining high, not only locally but on the national
level as well. The Marcellus and Utica shale plays
are still driving a resurgence in manufacturing, and
the need for skilled tradespeople continues to grow.
The advantages enjoyed by the machinist are that
most machines used in manufacturing are produced
by machinists or maintained by machinists. While
automation in manufacturing has changed the size
and face of the workforce, someone has to produce
the parts for the automatic machines. Employers are
not only looking for experienced machinists, but
capable entry level machinists that can be molded
to the needs of their industry. The advancement of
CNC machines in “art to part” operations and the
advent of post-additive manufacturing (3D printing)
machining, operations continue to propel the machinist to work that could only have been imagined
ten years ago. The skills needed to compete in these
new areas of the trade are still based on rock solid
basic manual machine training, along with a desire
to grow and understand the new processes in CNC
machining. It used to be a general comment that, to
describe the machining trade to a layperson, not
able to
comprehend
the
processes involved,
that the
parts
were made by magic. With the advances made in
machinery and process it would seem that this
statement is more true now than ever.
COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVING
Several students in the Commercial Truck Driving
classes have graduated with 100% attendance.
Some of these students have found driving jobs
with Crete Carriers, Saddle Creek Farms, and Eden
Farms, which is a Contract Carrier for Fed-Ex.
The CTD department wants to give a “welcome
aboard”, to Mr. Todd Harding. At this time, Mr.
Harding is helping out with our CTDW class.
DIESEL, HEAVY EQUIPEMENT REPAIR & POWER
GENERATOR TECHNOLOGY
The Diesel department in the past few months has
been busy in several areas.
Our heavy equipment repair class has been working with several pieces of equipment including our
951 loader. The final drive and under carriage
assemblies were removed, reconditioned and
installed on this unit under the supervision of Joe
Bagnoli. Various repair and maintenance jobs were
performed
on our
307 excavator, 906
articulated loader
as well as
our 420
backhoe.
Students
Chris
Langham and Kevin McCollough acted as student
ambassadors for two high school students who
came to job shadow. Kevin McCollough was also
the winner of the yearly Cummins scholarship
award. This includes a $1000.00 check as well as
free tuition to any Cummins tech seminar for a
period of 5 years.
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT-CHRIS LANGHAM
DIESEL, HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR
& GENERATOR TECHNOLOGY
NCST: “How is your training at NCST preparing you for a new career in the diesel industry?”
CHRIS: ‘They teach you the
basic knowledge about diesel engines and the diesel
field in general. You learn
many different ways to get
things done and repaired
correctly. This way , when
you get into a job, you go
into it with the right approach and not as if you
weren't taught anything.
Not only does it prepare you
as a mechanic, but it makes
you a better person too, by
teaching you attitude,
attendance, posture, dress
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KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH: BRANDON BARTOS
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randon Bartos is a graduate of the Electrical Technology Program. He became employed as an electrician with The Shelly
Company in February 2014.
NCST: “How did your training at NCST prepare
you for your new career?
BRANDON: “NCST gave me the knowledge,
skills and ability to do what I needed to seek
out my new career. Without NCST, I wouldn't
be where I am today learning the things I’m
learning and making the money that I’m making. NCST gave me exactly what I needed to
land my “dream job.” Now I am working for a
company that I love and I am really enjoying
what I do. Five months after I graduated from New Castle School of
Trades, I was offered my dream career.”
NCST: “What advice would you give to a new student beginning their
training at New Castle School of Trades?”
BRANDON: “ Safety is #1. Work Hard, show
up every day, and on time. Put forth the
NCST: “Why would you recommend others to New Castle School
effort, pay attention and have a positive
of Trades?”
attitude. Take the challenge head on and
don’t give up. If you make a mistake, then
CHRIS: “ They have the right staff to make you enjoy your time at
you make a mistake. Don’t let it get to your
school. The staff makes you want to learn and better yourself.
head, just
Plus, coming here to this school will make you become successful.
learn from it.
They will help you to get along on your way to your new career.”
Learn to
NCST: “What advice would you give a new student beginning their
adapt, overtraining at New Castle School of Trades?”
come obstacles, and do better the next
CHRIS: “Always be prompt for school. Pay attention in class and to time. All it takes is a little effort to show
someone you can do it and you want to do
what is happening in the shop. Know how to have fun but know
how to also get something accomplished. You will only get out of it, to make a good impression, so they will
give you a chance in the future to better
this program , what you put into it.”
yourself. Always remember hard work
Chris Langham-Sixth Quarter Diesel Tech-Midland, PA
now, pays off in the future.”
code, safety, etc…”
“
My best experience
at New Castle School
of Trades was the hands
-on portion of my training. Any one can sit in a
class and say they know
how to build something,
but it takes a true carpenter to apply those
skills in the field.”
Ben Scelsi
NCST: “ Why would you recommend others to New Castle School of Trades?”
Brandon: “ I would recommend others to
NCST because they are there to give you a chance to get you in the career
field of your choice. Employers are now looking for people with education behind them and not so much experience that they come with bad
habits. Education and knowledge mean more to them nowadays. They
want you to commit to something and be good at it.”
Brandon Bartos-Electrical Technology Graduate
For program consumer information go to: www.ncstrades.edu
Boy Scouts Earn Welding Merit Badge
NEWS FROM THE GAS AND OIL INDUSTRY WITH
On Saturday, March 15, 2014, twelve Scouts from the Moraine Trails CounNOEL OLINGER
cil gathered at the New Castle School of Trades in New Castle, PA to learn
about welding from representatives of The Lincoln Electric Company and
Over the past 40 years, we have witnessed many advances in
the NSCT Welding Program. The Scouts ranged in age from 14 to 17, and
energy technology but none so promising as shale energy. In
came from as far away as Leetsdale for this unique opportunity to get
fact, shale development is emerging as the biggest energy breakhands-on welding experience.
through in this country since the dawning of the age of oil some
150 years ago. It is estimated that Marcellus and Utica shale
exploration will provide over 440,000 jobs in PA and OH by the
year 2020. New Castle School of Trades was one of the first to
embrace these
opportunities
in the areas of
Commercial
Truck Driving,
Heavy Equipment, Electrical/Electronic Maintenance, Combination Welding
and Commercial and Industrial Maintenance. Companies who
have hired our grads include Cleveland Brothers, Halliburton,
Dearing Compressor, Select Energy, Exterran and many others.
Most recently, Legacy Measurement opening a new facility in
Brookfield, OH has been interviewing our graduates while building a strong relationship for the future of upcoming and aspiring
trade talent. If you have an interest in learning more about
Above: The portable welding truck provided by The Lincoln Electric Comworking in oil and gas, please contact Career Services.
pany – complete with MiG units, automated welding helmets, welding
jackets & gloves, and work stations.
I like being a student at NCST because I arrived with very little
knowledge of the trade and now I
have great knowledge. I have
learned a lot from this school, and I
will be to become a graduate of
NCST.”
“I like being a student here because it
helps me get a better understanding for
the field of work I want to get into. Being
Zachary Hollobaugh
here at NCST, knowing that the instructors
have experience in the field, makes me
more confident in getting the job done
right.”
Heavy Equipment w/CDL Student
Second Quarter
Philip West
Fourth Quarter-Diesel Tech
Nicholas Mattocks
Second Quarter
Diesel, Heavy Equipment Repair &
Generator Technology
”I like the hands-on experience that I am receiving at New Castle School of Trades. I also enjoy
being pushed to follow my passion ,by my instructors. NCST is really helping me build confidence in the diesel field.”
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