Author: david
Cool Career in a Hot Industry
August 15, 2018
HVAC/R Technicians are the unsung heroes of our modern age. We take our modern conveniences for granted more often than not. Most people just think of air conditioning when they …
Welding Art: The True Story of Lightning, Metal and Sweat
June 27, 2018
At Oklahoma Technical College we have the pleasure of ensuring our students come away with a marketable set of skills and to give them the tools they need to succeed …
Automotive Evolution – Part 1 : The Difference Between Technician and Mechanic
June 27, 2018
Auto Technicians perform Rocket Surgery: Welcome to the introduction of a series about the ever changing landscape of the automotive industry. The Automotive Evolution is growing at an exponential rate. Every …
OTC Welding Students’ Amazing Creation
May 30, 2018
Our welding students always make us proud, but this really hit it out of the park! A few of our welding students recently created an amazing charcoal grill that was …
Firing the “Parts Cannon”
May 17, 2018
Have you ever heard of a term called a "parts cannon?" It's something that sounds like a power tool or piece of machinery, but is simply in the mind of …
Diesel Tech Jobs on the Rise
May 9, 2018
As the focus of skills and trades training continues to rise, so does the emphasis of hiring qualified diesel technicians. The diesel tech industry is scheduled to see growth of …
Test Drive OTC
March 15, 2018
Each year Oklahoma Technical College opens its doors to prospective students to let them test drive a few of the programs OTC offers. This year featured a virtual welding machine from …
From the Toolbox: Double Clutching
February 16, 2018
From the desk of Tony Muglia, Automotive Department Head: Now, here’s a saying that I just have to laugh about “DOUBLE CLUTCHING” in a late model car. What does this really …
From the Toolbox: The Heater Blues
February 14, 2018
From the desk of Tony Muglia, Automotive Technology Department Head: Have you ever been driving on a cool morning or a cold winter's day and looked at the car next to …
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
December 5, 2017
From the desk of Scott "Gonzo" Weaver, Automotive Technology Instructor: Since 2008, every passenger car has been required to have a tire pressure monitor as a part of their systems. It …
