Welcome to Iron Fox Metal Works, the home of Iron Fox Ministries& Kevin Dahle, President IMI City of Refuge Welding College





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Established in 2014, Iron Fox Metal Works, LLC is nestled in the glacial hills of central Wisconsin, located just west of the Fox Cities. Owned and operated by Kevin Dahle, it serves an area with a tradition rich in technical education and a manufacturing base centered on paper processing and transportation technologies. My introduction to welding, in 1976, was born out of an opportunity to transfer from the packing line in a plastics factory into the maintenance department. Repairing steel angle iron framework on hoppers used to feed plastic pellets into injection molding machines was my first exposure, using Shielded Metal Arc Welding. That initial step began what evolved into an enjoyable and rewarding career. My goal is to help youth realize all the potential that a career in welding can bring. Please join me in mission with Impact Ministries International, to build opportunities for disadvantaged youth at City of Refuge, Honduras. Sincerely Kevin Dahle

Experience 2014 - Present Iron Fox Metal Works, LLC, Iola, Wisconsin Welding inspection, welder training, procedure qualifications and welder qualifications in accordance with AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code- Steel, AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code, AWS D1.2 Structural Welding Code-Aluminum, AWS D14.3 Specification for Welding Earthmoving, Construction and Agricultural Equipment, AWS D1.3 Structural Welding Code Sheet Steel, and Ground Combat Vehicle Welding Code-Steel, 12479550-1-2003, Welding -qualified all position Groove and fillet welds to AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code-Steel with GMAW-C and FCAW-G, decorative iron work. 1990 - 2013 Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, Wisconsin Instructor of Metal Fabrication/Welding Diploma program, Industrial Welding Technician A.S. Degree program, Welding Apprentices and related welding courses. Instructor , Written Communications, English as Second Language, and Creative Writing. Developed and delivered customized training for business and industry. Welder qualification. 1988- 1990 Academy Welding, Madison, Wisconsin Structural Welder/Quality Control Manager. Qualified to D1.1 Structural Welding Code-Steel. Developed quality control programs for boiler repair and for structural welding. Education 1997 - 2001 University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, Oshkosh, Wisconsin Awarded Master of Arts in English Degree. 1990 - 1997 University of Wisconsin - Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin Awarded B.S. Degree in Vocational, Technical and Adult Education; Minor in English. 1987 - 1989 Madison Area Technical College, Madison, Wisconsin Awarded A.S. degree, Industrial Welding Technician. Additional Credentials/experience AWS Certified Welding Inspector – 36 years State of Wisconsin Weld Test Conductor Certification – 36 years State of Wisconsin, Technical College System Board, Certification – 27 years (retired) · 442 Teacher of Welding · 457 Teacher of Metal Fabrication · 621 Teacher of Industrial Welding Technology Co-author, Welding, Pearson Education (2012/2017/2024)