Tri-Rivers Welding

10/24/2025

We just want to take a minute to give a huge shoutout to this incredible group of young welding professionals!

They’ve truly stepped up this year—helping us get our brand-new Welding & Fabrication lab up and running. From setting up machines and working through the early bugs of new equipment to staying focused on building strong technical skills through steady practice, they’ve shown dedication and pride in their craft every step of the way.

They also knocked it out of the park with our first-ever “Bring Your Teacher to Welding” Program, where staff from across the building came down to learn how to weld—taught by their very own students! Watching them take on the role of teacher and share their knowledge was a proud moment for everyone involved.

This is a bright group of future tradespeople who are sure to make a lasting impact in our community.

Side Note: If you missed the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, don’t worry—come check out the new space during our Open House on November 20th! More details coming soon!

09/29/2025

📣 Spread the Word! 📣

We’re excited to invite all friends of the Welding Program—students, alumni, families, and supporters—to our Ribbon Cutting & Open House!

Wednesday, October 15
5:00 – 7:00 PM

This is a special celebration of our program’s growth and success, and we’d especially love to see our alumni back in the shop. Please share this post with any members of our “welding family” who may not be on Facebook so everyone can join in!

Come reconnect, see the new space, and help us kick off this next chapter for the Welding Program.

08/13/2025

We want to welcome our new Level 1 students and our returning Level 2 students! They are making great strides in putting together our amazing new welding lab!

07/02/2025

Congrats on your retirement Tom! You've changed so many lives, not just for your students, but for their families and loved ones too. It's impossible to know just HOW FAR your impact has traveled. Keep that golf game strong, and those hot rods fast! You were never out worked and your passion for sharing the trade is hard to match. You're a true inspiration. Enjoy your well deserved break, though we all know that we still won't be able to keep up with you!

🔥 Job Well Done, Tom “Ribyeye” Reynolds! 🔥
After an incredible 60-year career in welding, Tom Reynolds is hanging up his helmet and retiring—and what a legacy he leaves behind.

Tom began working at just 15 years old and never looked back. With 340 welding certifications under his belt, he’s trained countless students, including Whirlpool apprentices, Adult Diploma Program participants, and industrial maintenance and welding fabrication students. He just celebrated graduating his 6th welding class, teaching a total of 38 graduates—a true testament to his passion for teaching and his craft.

Tom’s career highlights include:
🔹 Starting at Marysville Steel
🔹 Serving as a union president
🔹 37 years in welding maintenance at Eaton Corporation
🔹 Welding in nearly every situation imaginable

Tom’s knowledge, grit, and sense of humor (yes, “Ribyeye” is more than just a nickname—it’s a legacy!) will be deeply missed in the shop and beyond.

Congratulations on a well-earned retirement, Tom! 👏

05/19/2025

Congratulations to our Welding Class of 2025! We are excited to see you succeed in your future endeavors.

04/29/2025

We are proud of your decision to serve our country Isaiah!

04/29/2025

Great job to our AE group! These guys are really getting it done!

04/29/2025

Go Gage!!

04/29/2025

You make us proud Colton!

04/29/2025

Way to go Bronco!

04/29/2025

We're proud of you Cameron!

04/29/2025

Great job Jacob!