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Curtis Casey

Adjunct Faculty - Welding

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Applied Sciences and Technology

Applied Sciences and Technology

Office: 52 - Room: 111

480-461-7131

480-461-7131 (alt)

Office Hours

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  By appointment  

Profile

Maricopa Community Colleges (Aug 2013- May 2014 and Aug 2015 to Present)

       Welding Instructor at Mesa Community College

  • Taught WLD courses including GTAW, GMAW, SMAW and OFW/C processes

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

WLD101 Introduction to Welding 3 Credits

Introduction to safe operation of shop equipment and common joining and thermal cutting processes used in the welding industry. It is designed to provide a brief exposure to the SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, OFW, OFC, PAC processes while developing incremental hands-on skills through sequenced lab experiences.

Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27993
Dobson Campus

Welding Lab 2
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/15/2025 – 03/07/2025
We
7:00 AM – 2:15 PM

Class Ended
WLD106AA Introduction to SMAW 5 Credits

Introduction to arc welding with emphasis in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to cut and prepare weld joints utilizing current technology. Develops hands-on skills through sequenced lab experiences.

Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28778
Dobson Campus

Welding Lab 2
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/12/2025 – 05/09/2025
Su
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Closed

No Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 28778 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
WLD106AC SMAW 7018 Plate 5 Credits

Continued training in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) with emphasis on using E7018 (low hydrogen) electrodes in all joint positions. Focus is on fillet welds and groove weld joints with backing to prepare students for welding code certification testing.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in WLD106AA or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28779
Dobson Campus

Welding Lab 2
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/12/2025 – 05/09/2025
Su
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Closed

No Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 28779 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Spring Flex Start 2025

WLD101 Introduction to Welding 3 Credits

Introduction to safe operation of shop equipment and common joining and thermal cutting processes used in the welding industry. It is designed to provide a brief exposure to the SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, OFW, OFC, PAC processes while developing incremental hands-on skills through sequenced lab experiences.

Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28519
Dobson Campus

Welding Lab 2
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
03/19/2025 – 05/09/2025
We
7:00 AM – 2:15 PM

Closed

Summer 2025

WLD101 Introduction to Welding 3 Credits

Introduction to safe operation of shop equipment and common joining and thermal cutting processes used in the welding industry. It is designed to provide a brief exposure to the SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, OFW, OFC, PAC processes while developing incremental hands-on skills through sequenced lab experiences.

Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17138
Dobson Campus

Welding Lab 2
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
06/02/2025 – 07/09/2025
MoTuWe
9:30 AM – 1:10 PM

Open

14 of 14
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 17138 Empire Southwest Think Big program

Fall 2025

WLD101 Introduction to Welding 3 Credits

Introduction to safe operation of shop equipment and common joining and thermal cutting processes used in the welding industry. It is designed to provide a brief exposure to the SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, OFW, OFC, PAC processes while developing incremental hands-on skills through sequenced lab experiences.

Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: Wait lists are available for closed WLD101 classes.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23842
Dobson Campus

Welding Lab 2
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/27/2025 – 10/15/2025
We
7:00 AM – 2:15 PM

Open

12 of 12
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Fall Flex Start 2025

WLD101 Introduction to Welding 3 Credits

Introduction to safe operation of shop equipment and common joining and thermal cutting processes used in the welding industry. It is designed to provide a brief exposure to the SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, OFW, OFC, PAC processes while developing incremental hands-on skills through sequenced lab experiences.

Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: Wait lists are available for closed WLD101 classes.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24367
Dobson Campus

Welding Lab 2
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
10/22/2025 – 12/19/2025
We
7:00 AM – 2:15 PM

Open

12 of 12
Seats Available

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Degrees & Awards

  • SME for the revisions of the NCCER’s Welding Level I, II and III curricula, 2001 through 2018.
  • Presenter at the AZ CTE 3 day conference in Tucson AZ, July 2012, July 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
  • Presenter at the AZ Tech Prep conference in Tucson AZ, July 2003, “Meeting and exceeding the state welding standards in your school”
  • Taste of Welding Workshop presenter to High School teachers, 5days,  June 2013, Jun 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
  • AZSkills USA advisor, numerous state and national medals.
  • NISOD Excellence Award recipient June 2006, Austin Texas.
  • Participated in two 9-month sabbaticals to teach welding at (MIT) Manukau Institute of Technology in Auckland New Zealand, 1997&99.
  • American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector and Certified Welding Educator 1982-1990 and 1999 to present.
  • Welding curricula consultant for Pearson Publishing

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