TEAM BUILDING
Hazard Factory is happy to offer Team Building Events. We’ve worked with Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Go Daddy, Meta, Boston Consulting Group, Oculus, Leviathan, Peterbuilt, Adobe and other local companies.
This exercise asks your team to:
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Develop and implement new skills under unrealistic time constraints.
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Identify and solve novel problems on the fly.
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Communicate effectively under duress.
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Think and work outside habitual parameters as a team.
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Identify and allocate the strengths of each team member.
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Evaluate success against peer-established real world metrics.
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Confront and overcome rational, but modest fears as a team.
We can generally schedule Team building any day of the week between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Use the contact form to let us know two or more dates that would work for your group and we will schedule with you directly.
We have plenty of parking.
We jokingly refer to the class as the “Kobayashi Maru” class. We begin by orienting everyone to the welding equipment. We cover safety in detail so that no one will be anxious. Welding is actually much safer than driving or working in a kitchen. The group will have about 30-45 minutes to work with scrap materials and become familiar with the machines. We then break the group into teams. Teams are given 20 minutes to design a “bridge” that must meet specific criteria. Teams are given about an hour to construct the “bridge”. The bridge is then tested under load until failure, i.e. we crush it. The success of each group is based on the load supported (divided by) the mass of material used in construction. Values are compared, the higher value (better load to mass ratio) wins!!! The twisted wreckage is available as a grisly trophy. Previous bridges have supported up to 463 pounds. Average bridge weight is roughly 7.6 lbs.
We started tracking the client results in 2017 so that, if you choose to, your team can try to beat the best scores of companies like Microsoft, Google, Adobe, Godaddy, Amazon, Oculus, Facebook, Vulcan, Boston Consulting Group, and Linkedin, all of whom participated under the same unreasonable time and skill constraints.
We can accommodate groups of up to 40 people.
Pricing is $150 per person plus tax, please allow about 3- 3.5 hours for the session. Smaller groups will tend to require a little less time.
Let us know what size your group is and we will post a ticket for your group.
We require pre-payment in full. We will refund in full if provided with 48 hours notice prior to a cancellation or re-schedule.
We request prior payment in full to secure your reservation. We will refund your reservation in full if we are provided with 48 hours notice written notice. We typically send a payment request through Square or accept payment via credit card over the phone. We will send a pdf receipt to your email by request.
We supply all required tools and equipment. Participants are asked to wear warm clothes, shop-worthy shoes with cotton or leather uppers and a cotton hoodie or work shirt with long cotton sleeves. You may wish to bring snacks.
SCHEDULE A TEAM BUILD
SeattleApr 28, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMSeattle, 7800 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108, USAWe will work from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. in a mixed hands-on and lecture format to complete the tasks required to achieve a welding merit badge. https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/welding/
Hazard FactoryTime is TBDHazard Factory, Hazard Factory LLC, 7th Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USAPlease select a ticket for either a 10-2 pm or 2 pm - 6 pm session. You can schedule your session with us using https://www.hazardfactory.org/contact. Let us know two or more dates that would work for you. We will reply and confirm that date. Once the date is set, we will not reschedule.
Hazard FactoryTime is TBDHazard Factory, Hazard Factory LLC, 7th Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USAPlease select a ticket for either a 10-2 pm or 2 pm - 6 pm session. You can schedule your session with us using https://www.hazardfactory.org/contact. Let us know two or more dates that would work for you. We will reply and confirm that date. Once the date is set, we will not reschedule.
Hazard FactoryTime is TBDHazard Factory, Hazard Factory LLC, 7th Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USAPlease select a ticket for either a 10-2 pm or 2 pm - 6 pm session. You can schedule your session with us using https://www.hazardfactory.org/contact. Let us know two or more dates that would work for you. We will reply and confirm that date. Once the date is set, we will not reschedule.
Hazard FactoryTime is TBDHazard Factory, Hazard Factory LLC, 7th Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USAPlease select a ticket for either a 10-2 pm or 2 pm - 6 pm session. You can schedule your session with us using https://www.hazardfactory.org/contact. Let us know two or more dates that would work for you. We will reply and confirm that date. Once the date is set, we will not reschedule.
Hazard FactoryTime is TBDHazard Factory, Hazard Factory LLC, 7th Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USAPlease select a ticket for either a 10-2 pm or 2 pm - 6 pm session. You can schedule your session with us using https://www.hazardfactory.org/contact. Let us know two or more dates that would work for you. We will reply and confirm that date. Once the date is set, we will not reschedule.
Hazard FactoryTime is TBDHazard Factory, Hazard Factory LLC, 7th Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USAPlease select a ticket for either a 10-2 pm or 2 pm - 6 pm session. You can schedule your session with us using https://www.hazardfactory.org/contact. Let us know two or more dates that would work for you. We will reply and confirm that date. Once the date is set, we will not reschedule.
Hazard FactoryTime is TBDHazard Factory, Hazard Factory LLC, 7th Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USAPlease select a ticket for either a 10-2 pm or 2 pm - 6 pm session. You can schedule your session with us using https://www.hazardfactory.org/contact. Let us know two or more dates that would work for you. We will reply and confirm that date. Once the date is set, we will not reschedule.
Hazard FactoryTime is TBDHazard Factory, Hazard Factory LLC, 7th Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USAPlease select a ticket for either a 10-2 pm or 2 pm - 6 pm session. You can schedule your session with us using https://www.hazardfactory.org/contact. Let us know two or more dates that would work for you. We will reply and confirm that date. Once the date is set, we will not reschedule.
Hazard FactoryRefer to tickets for time and dates.Hazard Factory, 7800 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108, USAThis course is one of three month-long courses that we offer. The coursework is complementary but NOT sequential. We priced this to reflect the fact that most people will miss at least one date, and the last Saturday is intended as a make-up class. No other concession is available if you miss a day.
Hazard Factory LLCClick RSVP for times/dates/pricesHazard Factory LLC, 7800 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108, USAAre you interested in metal working but don’t know where to start? Come to our “make a flower” class! This is a great introduction to multiple kinds of metal working such as MIG welding, cold-metal forming techniques, and general tool use. No experience required.
Hazard FactoryTime is TBDHazard Factory, 7800 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108, USAWe offer birthday parties to youth and adults. Base price is $150 per person. We typically teach an informal welding class that focuses on the welding. We can supply more substantial projects (listed at make-a-thing) for an additional $50 Please use our contact form to discuss your party with us!
Hazard FactoryTime is TBDHazard Factory, Hazard Factory LLC, 7th Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USAThe certificates never expire! Value can be applied to any class. Get in touch with us at https://www.hazardfactory.org/contact to schedule your class. Individual instruction is only available Monday through Friday. Groups of two or more can often be scheduled Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Hazard FactoryAvailable weekdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.Hazard Factory, 7800 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108, USAWe will be building steel "Bridges" and testing them till they fail catastrophically. The gross weight of the bridge will be compared to the load at failure to produce a strength to weight ratio. The team to achieve the highest strength to weight ratio WINS! We call this the Kobayashi Maru class.
SeattleSee tickets for times and dates.Seattle, 7800 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108, USAIn this class we will work with 18 gauge sheet metal. We will weld autmotive sheet metal and do some sanding and grinding. It is a good idea to bring a dust mask, (a covid type mask will work fine). This is an introduction, you may wish to repeat the class to get some practice.
SeattleTime is TBDSeattle, 7800 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108, USAThis class is a parent and kid activity. Kids must be at least 13. You will be shown how to use these tools in a safe, fun way. Emphasis is on fun rather than technical instruction. Mig and plasma cutting equipment will be used.
Hazard FactoryTime is TBDHazard Factory, Hazard Factory LLC, 7th Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USAYou may buy this ticket and then schedule the DAY with us, or contact us and let us know on what weekday you wish to attend a 10 am - 2 pm OR 2 pm - 6 pm class. We will post a ticket for you for that time and date and reserve it once it is purchased. Most weekdays are available.
Hazard FactorySelect a class date from the tickets below.Hazard Factory, Hazard Factory LLC, 7th Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USAClick "More info" for times, dates, and tickets. Learn Mig, TIG, Stick, plasma cutting, foundry work, or any conventional welding and fabrication process. You can buy more than one ticket if you want a friend or partner to attend with you!