Edwin Valencia

Edwin Valencia is an experienced professional in the fields of purchasing and welding, currently serving as a Purchasing Agent at Wisconsin Steel & Tube Corporation since October 2022. Prior to this role, Edwin was a Welding Instructor at Steamfitter Local 601, where training and coaching of students occurred during their apprenticeship program. Edwin's expertise also includes experience as a Foreman at JF Ahern, overseeing the manufacturing and installation of piping systems, and as a Steamfitter Apprentice/Welder Fabricator at Butters Fetting Co., focusing on blueprint interpretation and welding practices. Edwin's earlier role as a Purchasing Agent at Yamato Corporation involved managing purchase orders and vendor evaluations. Edwin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Cardinal Stritch University, an Associate's degree in Global Business from Waukesha County Technical College, and a Steamfitter Journeyman degree from Steamfitter Local 601.