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1890 Venture Cir. SE
Massillon, Ohio 44646
Phone: 330-833-2998
E-mail: jatc33a@smw33jatc.org
Training Center
The Akron Training Center is 21,000 square feet and contains classroom and lab space
Classrooms include the CAD/Computer Classroom, HVAC Classroom/Lab, Main Classroom, and Drafting Classroom. Labs include the Sheet Metal Lab and the Welding Lab, which is an American Welding Society (AWS) Accredited Test Facility.
Courses Taught
AutoCad; HVAC 1 & 2; Industrial 1 & 2; Plans & Specs; Residential HVAC/Service 1 & 2; Welding 1 (Basic), 2 (Intermediate) & 3 (Advanced)
Facility & Staff
John V. Nesta, Training Coordinator
30 Years Trade Experience
20 Years Experience as Training Coordinator / Instructor
Sheet Metal Apprentice 1979-1983, Sheet Metal Journeyman 1983-present
Bachelor of Arts in Labor Studies and Labor Education, National Labor College, Silver Spring, Maryland - 2003
Certifications: American Welding Society (AWS) - Certified Welding Inspector (CWI),
Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau (TABB) Certified Technician
Luciano “Lucky” Cantu, Senior Instructor
20 Years Trade Experience
6 Years Field Foreman Experience
1 Years Instructor Experience
Sheet Metal Apprentice 1996-2001, Sheet Metal Journeyman 2001-present
Certifications: EPA 608 – CFC Universal and R410A; Commercial HVAC Residential/Commercial; Trane HVAC Residential/Commercial; OSHA 30-Hour
Specialties: Shop Fabrication, Layout, Mathematics, Plans & Specifications, Control Wiring, HVAC Service, Installation, and Field Measuring
Richard C. Baker, AutoCad Instructor
31 Years Trade Experience
2 Years Instructor Experience
MES Apprentice, Plumbers’ and Pipefitters’ Local #219, 1978-1981
MES Journeyman, Plumbers’ and Pipefitters’ Local #219, 1981-1986
Sheet Metal Journeyman 1986 – Present
Specialties: HVAC Service, Shop Fabrication, Layout, AutoCad and Detailing
Vaughn Davis, Welding Instructor
26 Years Trade Experience
10 Years Instructor Experience
Sheet Metal Apprentice 1969-1973, Sheet Metal Journeyman 1974-present
Specialties: Welding D1.1, D9.1 stainless and galvanized
Damon Frame, Instructor
16 Years Trade Experience
2 Years Instructor Experience
N.A.T.E. Certified
Specialties: HVAC Service, Residential & Light Commercial, and Controls
Paul Rothel, Industrial Sheet Metal Instructor
37 Years Trade Experience
1 Years Instructor Experience
Sheet Metal Apprentice 1970-1974, Sheet Metal Journeyman 1974-present
Specialties: Industrial Sheet Metal Layout, Shop Fabrication, Installation, MIG and TIG Welding
Ray “Dean” Sponseller, Instructor
37 Years Trade Experience
2 Years Instructor Experience
Sheet Metal Apprentice 1970-1974, Sheet Metal Journeyman 1974-present
Specialties: Shop Fabrication, Welding, Custom Industrial Fabrication and Design