Dr.Jason Scales

Dr. Scales is the Manager, Educational Services for the  Lincoln Electric Company. In this role he coordinates the development of curriculum, books, technical documents, and specialized training programs for customers and welding education groups. He is also engaged in research and development of ways to enhance welding education programs to meet the challenges of today’s welding markets. Research includes evaluating the use of virtual reality training and curriculum strategies that will enhance the educational experience for the instructors and students.

      Jason holds the position of Manager of Educational Services for Lincoln Electric. Hired as a technical sales representative in 2011, he was quickly appointed to the position of Welding Specialist in 2012, and in 2015 began service in his current role. Prior to joining Lincoln Electric, Jason spent 13 years as an educator in Missouri teaching agriculture education and agricultural mechanization courses. Jason earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and a Master of Science in Technical and Occupational Education from the University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg) and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Education from the University of Missouri (Columbia).