Machineist Jason Schlichter shows off a maching center to students of Riverland Community College’s wire feed and arc welding classes during a tour of Akkerman, Inc. Thursday morning. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Joseph Cook takes a look at a part being machined during a visit by Riverland Community College’s wire feed and arc welding classes Thursday morning. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com