Metal Fabrication Technology
About this program
Tomorrow needs skilled workers with technical know-how. When you define your future at Penn College, you'll take on the exact skills that employers want most. This industry-driven program delivers competitive-edge training in welding, machining, and sheet metal fabrication. Small class sizes. Strong industry connections. And opportunities to earn dual degrees in related areas take career prospects to even greater heights!
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
20+
Hours Per Week of Hands-on Time in Labs
Earn Industry Certifications
Master Welding, Machining, & Sheet Metal Processes
Careers
- Metal fabricator
- Production technician
- Assembler
Courses
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
- Mill Applications (MTT128)
- Lathe Applications (MTT129)
- Welding Blueprint & Layout (WEL102)
- Welding for NDT I (WEL103)
- Welding for NDT II (WEL104)
- Basic CNC Programming (WEL240)
- Machine Tool Applications (MTT213)
- Fixture Design & Fabrication (MTT222)
- Welding Blueprint & Layout II (WEL252)
- Sheet Metal Forming & Fabrication (MTT130)
- Abrasive Machining & Heat Treatment (MTT216)
- Introduction to Metallurgy (MSC106)
Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
Hands-on Learning
Student Projects
Nate Filion, Metal Fabrication Technology, makes a cup holder for his 1953 Ford F100.
Hands-on Learning
Student Projects
Josh Safko, Metal Fabrication Technology, works to repair the gas tank of his motorcycle.
Hands-on Learning
Student Projects
Riley Cotner, Engineering Design Technology, and Jesse Rush, Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology & Metal Fabrication Technology, collaborate to turn bomber seats into bar stools.
Hands-on Learning
Student Projects
Zachary King, Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology, works on a ¼ scale Jaguar XK rear fender.
Hands-one Learning
Student Projects
Dan Gerard, Automated Manufacturing Technology, works on the sheet metal body parts for a front engine dragster, which will eventually compete in races.
Hands-on Learning
Student Projects
Trevor North, Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology, works to replace a quarter panel for an Austin Healey Sprite.
