Michael S. Drobitsky
Residential Faculty - Welding Technology
Applied Sciences and Technology
Office: 52 - Room: DW 113
480-773-1506 (alt)
480-773-1506 (mobile)
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM | 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | ||
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | ||
By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
My offic hours also include 30 minutes both Monday and Wednesday from 11:15 - 11:45.
If my office hours do not line up with your schedule, please reach out to me and I will accomadate!
Classes Taught
Fall 2026
| WLD206AA | Introduction to GMAW/FCAW and GTAW | 5 Credits | ||||
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Instruction in theory and practice of gas metal arc welding (GMAW, commonly referred to as MIG), flux cored arc welding (FCAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW, commonly referred to as TIG). Basic welding procedures on ferrous and nonferrous metals. Setup and operation of welding process equipment. Covers selection of proper filler materials and shielding gas options. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites: WLD101 or permission of Instructor. Prerequisites or Corequisites: WLD106AA or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: For further program information contact the program director at 480-461-7131 or email [email protected] to be placed on a wait list if the class is closed. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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17017
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Dobson Campus
DW 1 |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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8:00 AM – 11:15 AM
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Closed No Seats Available |
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16071
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Dobson Campus
DW 1 |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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11:45 AM – 3:00 PM
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Closed No Seats Available |
| WLD206AB | Advanced GMAW and FCAW | 5 Credits | ||||
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Instruction and practice of gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux cored arc welding (FCAW) in the horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Prepare for industry code performance qualification plate tests with both welding processes. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in WLD206AA or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: For further program information contact the program director at 480-461-7131 or email [email protected] to be placed on a wait list if the class is closed. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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17018
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Dobson Campus
DW 1 |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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8:00 AM – 11:15 AM
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Closed No Seats Available |
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16072
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Dobson Campus
DW 1 |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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11:45 AM – 3:00 PM
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Closed No Seats Available |
| WLD206AC | Advanced GTAW Non-Ferrous | 5 Credits | ||||
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Instruction and practice of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) aluminum sheet in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions. Prepare for industry code performance qualification tests in any welding position. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in WLD206AA or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: For further program information contact the program director at 480-461-7131 or email [email protected] to be placed on a wait list if the class is closed. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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17019
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Dobson Campus
DW 1 |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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8:00 AM – 11:15 AM
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Closed No Seats Available |
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16073
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Dobson Campus
DW 1 |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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11:45 AM – 3:00 PM
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Closed No Seats Available |
| WLD206AD | Advanced GTAW Ferrous | 5 Credits | ||||
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Instruction and practice of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) carbon and stainless-steel in any position. Prepare for industry code performance qualification tests in any welding position. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in WLD206AA or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: For further program information contact the program director at 480-461-7131 or email [email protected] to be placed on a wait list if the class is closed. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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17020
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Dobson Campus
DW 1 |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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8:00 AM – 11:15 AM
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Closed No Seats Available |
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16074
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Dobson Campus
DW 1 |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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11:45 AM – 3:00 PM
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Closed No Seats Available |
| WLD215 | Welding Fabrication | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to layout, basic welding, and fabrication. Introduction to the basic skills of measuring, equipment setup and cutting, shaping, grinding, welding, filing, and heating and bending of metal parts. Prerequisites: WLD101, or WLD106++, or WLD206++, or Apprentice status, or permission of the Apprenticeship Coordinator. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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17120
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Dobson Campus
DW 1 |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Tu
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8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
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Closed |
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Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. |
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