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Learn The Basics of MIG Welding
Join us for a two-hour class that covers basic MIG welding taught by the professional metalworker Cara Molitor of Dollyfox Fabrication in mHUB's metal fabrication lab.
The MIG Welding Class will introduce students to the most versatile form of welding:
- basic principles
- set up
- MIG welding techniques
Safe and Smart
Completion of this class will allow participants to use the MIG welding in the Metal Fabrication Lab. Metalworking techniques require advanced training and awareness of injury risks. mHUB provides this class as an opportunity to be trained by professional welding instructors.
Hands-On Training
Class size is limited to 3 attendees. The cost of the class is $130 and is offered to mHUB members who have completed Basic Shop Safety Training and Hot Metals Lab Training. The class is held in the mHUB Metal Fabrication Lab. All materials and welding safety equipment are provided. Bring your safety glasses and note the special clothing requirements.
Required Attire
- Work clothes, you will get dirty. (No synthetic materials such as polyester and nylon)
- Leather shoes with closed-toe. (boots are preferable)
- Long sleeve work shirt
- Long pants made of heavy materials such as jeans or duck cloth
- Safety glasses are mandatory. If you wear corrective reading glasses, please bring them to class.
If you do not come to class with the required clothing, you will not be allowed to take the class and no refund will be given.
Venue
mHUB Metal Fabrication Lab
Location
965 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA Get Directions
Date and Time
09/23/22 @ 12:00 PM
09/23/22 @ 12:00 PM
Tags
Members Only
Women in Manufacturing
On Wednesday, October 8 2025, mHUB will host its next Women in Manufacturing event, which convenes hundreds of change-makers from across the country. At this event, startups, entrepreneurs, and industry come together to celebrate women in hardtech industries. The event features networking opportunities, insights from industry experts, and an interactive activity to close out the program.
mHUB Community BBQ
Join Chicago's tech community on Thursday, July 17, 2025 for the mHUB Community BBQ. This casual parking lot bash is all fun with food, music, drinks, family-friendly activities, and more. Over 1,000 innovators and tech enthusiasts descend upon the mHUB hardtech innovation center to join the summer sun, heat, and company.
Annual mHUB HardTech Summit
The annual HardTech Summit & Product Showcase opens mHUB's doors to the public to show how mHUB is leveraging its hardtech innovation programs to be a national leader in advanced manufacturing, medical technology, and climate and energy solutions - all while building the most equitable, diverse, and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Annual Fourth Revolution Awards
The Fourth Revolution Awards taking place on March 13th, 2024, celebrates regional manufacturing and hardtech entrepreneurs for their leadership and innovation as the industry stands on the brink of a new technological revolution.
Resources Tailored to Your Unique Startup Roadmap
All classes and events are available to the public. Curriculum courses are tied to a specific track and stage of development, making connections to tools in the mHUB ecosystem to ensure members are maximizing the right resources at the right time.
To unlock auxiliary resources and pair learnings with hands-on guidance and tools, explore membership or Catalyze programs.
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