Dunkirk Program
WNY P-TECH STEM College & Career Academy
At WNY P-TECH in Dunkirk, we’re open to new ideas, innovation, and collaboration. Our students are driven by their passion and supported by our excellent staff. Our goal is to make sure you never stop experimenting or settling. Our industry needs your creative minds, we need you to ask questions, and we’re looking forward to your solutions!
Mechatronics
Haven’t heard of mechatronics? You will! Mechatronics is high-tech problem-solving using smart technologies such as robotics, electronics, hydraulics, mechanics, computer science, and product design. A specialized education in mechatronics prepares you to innovate and sustain reliable hi-tech systems that power the productivity of modern operations.
At P-TECH, you’ll get the classroom education and hands-on training that will prepare you with the skills and competencies needed to automate the future.
A CAREER IN MECHATRONICS
Specializing in the field of Mechatronics will prepare you for the futuristic automated workforce and open the door to many hi-tech career paths. Mechatronics professionals work in aerospace, defense, pharmaceutical, energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and IT fields. Working with mechatronics can include, but is not limited to, the following types of projects:
- Testing unmanned aircraft, spacecraft, and watercraft for research, exploration, and defense purposes.
- Supporting control systems for medical and surgical devices to create safer, better functioning equipment
- Assisting in the design, implementation, and maintenance of robotic and intelligent equipment.
Welding Technology
It’s amazing what you can do with an electric arc and metal. Learn the ins and outs of a variety of welding techniques. With 10 individual welding bays, there’s no shortage of space for you to master your craft. Recent additions to the program include our state-of-the-art plasma cutter. Pair it with a Computer-Aided Design, and be ready to be wowed!
At P-TECH, we’ll teach you the proper technique from the ground up, and when you’re ready, we’ll work to pair you with an industry partner to expand upon the knowledge you’ve gained in our shop.
A CAREER IN WELDING
Pursuing a career in welding will provide you with a number of paths to choose from. Welding professionals work in infrastructure, transportation, manufacturing, professional, agricultural & natural resources, and industrial-related fields. Working in the welding field can include, but is not limited to, the following type of projects:
- If you like to swim and dive, then you may consider becoming an underwater welder. They perform a variety of tasks, including underwater construction, shipbuilding and repair, repairing and building dams, and many others. They often work in the open ocean, but there are also plenty of opportunities on-shore with rivers and lakes.
- Pipe welders work on large pipelines across many industries. The natural gas and oil industries especially employ many pipe welders to work on their industrial pipelines that carry these materials thousands of miles. Pipe welders are some of the best-paying welders in the world, and if you’re willing to travel for this career, you could easily make a six-figure income as a pipe welder.
- Assemblers and fabricators can work on a variety of different items such as computers, boats, cars, appliances, and more. They have to be able to perform a variety of different welding processes and may work in various industries.
Mechanical Technology
Specialization in Computer-Aided Design
Dream it and then draw it. If you have a concept or idea, you’ll be able to design it on one of our CAD computers and bring it to life on one of our 3D printers or send it off to our Machine Tool students to have it handcrafted on a machine tool. If you have a love for creating and problem-solving, you’ll find the endless opportunities in the CAD pathway a fulfilling option.
At P-TECH, we’ll show you how to develop ideas in your head and transfer them into CAD to create new and unique products and concepts. There is also the opportunity to obtain national certification in solid modeling.
A CAREER IN MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY (CAD)
Pursuing a career in mechanical technology (CAD) will provide you with a number of paths to choose from. CAD professionals work in mechanical, aerospace, civil, marine, architecture, video gaming, and animation-related fields. Working in the CAD field can include, but is not limited to, the following type of projects:
- Preparing construction documents, diagrams, illustrations, and 3D models
- Preparing wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment
- Preparing topographical maps used in construction and civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and flood-control projects
Mechanical Technology
Specialization in Machine Tool
Draw it and then build it. P-TECH students are able to use machine tools to create a physical part from a digital design in the shop. Master the art of manual and CNC machine tools to feel the ultimate sense of accomplishment.
At P-TECH, we’ll show you how to properly manage, operate, and troubleshoot modern-day machine equipment to produce and inspect precision metal parts, instruments, and tools.
A CAREER IN MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY (Machine Tool)
Most machine tool experts lean toward becoming machinists or advancing to become a tool and die maker. Each path requires the ability to read blueprints, sketches, and CAD files. Working in the Mechanical technology field can include, but is not limited to, the following types of projects:
- Setting up, operating and disassembling manual, automatic, and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
- Turning, milling, drilling, shaping, and grinding machine parts to specifications
- Reading blueprints, sketches, specifications, or CAD and CAM files for making tools and dies
Contact Us
WNY P-TECH is currently accepting incoming 9th-grade students for the upcoming school year. To learn more and see if it’s the right opportunity, eighth-grade students or their parents should contact Jeffrey Teluk, WNY P-TECH principal.
WNY P-TECH STEM College & Career Academy
55 E. Benton St.
Dunkirk, NY 14048
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