Nicholas McMillen
Owner/VP of Operations Owetec Services Welding Subject Matter Expert & Welding Instructor CWI/CWE
- Role
- VP of Operations at Owetec Services
- Location
- Cleveland, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nicholas McMillen
Nick McMillen – Welding SME | Educator | Industry Leader Nick McMillen is a seasoned welding expert with a career spanning nuclear fabrication, industrial leadership, and advanced training. A graduate of Max S. Hayes Vocational High School and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), Nick began his journey as a nuclear pipe welder/fitter at Newport News Shipbuilding, where he worked on U.S. Navy reactors and was selected for the elite Tiger Team, handling critical welding projects across the country. Returning to Cleveland, Nick became a welding instructor at Tri-C, while also serving as maintenance supervisor at Alcoa Forgings and contributing to R&D at Lincoln Electric. Today, he serves as the Welding Subject Matter Expert at Swagelok, leading orbital welding training for CP-26/13 and supporting technical excellence across global markets. He holds certifications as a CWI and CWE through AWS. Nick’s market experience spans semiconductor, hydrogen, nuclear, oil & gas, aerospace, and naval shipbuilding. He is fluent in both manual and automated welding processes, including orbital fusion and open head wire-feed applications, and is highly proficient with Swagelok, Lincoln, Miller, and Axxair systems. Outside of work, Nick is passionate about mentorship and community outreach, working with youth through Max Hayes, his church, and local programs to promote trades, life skills, and leadership development. He also enjoys working on cars, hunting, and playing football with friends. Core Expertise: • Customer & Associate Training: • Advanced Swagelok Orbital Welding Training • ASME Section IX Qualification Standards • Weld Examination and Inspection • Manual Welding Techniques & Best Practices • Market & Industry Knowledge: • Semiconductor, Hydrogen, and Nuclear Sectors • Oil & Gas, Aerospace, and Naval Shipyard Fabrication • Welding Equipment & Process Health • Field Repair, New Construction, and QA/QC Hi, I’m Nicholas McMillen, and I’m proud to lead Owetec Services — a premier welding training, education, and consulting company committed to shaping the next generation of welders. At Owetec, we don’t just teach welding — we ignite careers. From advanced automation and semi-automatic systems to manual pipe welding, we specialize in delivering hands-on, high-impact training that prepares men and women to succeed in the most demanding industries. Our focus is clear: build the best, train the bold, and fuel the future of the welding workforce. Whether it’s orbital, open head, robotic, or manual processes, Owetec Services brings next-level expertise
Experience
VP of Operations
Jun 2024 — Present · US
Education
Max Hayes Vocational
Associate's degree
2009 — 2013
Cuyahoga Community College
Associate's degree
2010 — 2013
Cleveland State University
Associate's degree
2013 — 2016
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