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Metal Fabrication Technology
Students learn foundational skills in machining and welding, preparing them for a variety of rewarding manufacturing careers.
Metal Fabrication Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
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!
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 (MTT118)
- Lathe Applications (MTT119)
- Sheet Metal Forming & Fabrication (RST110)
- Basic Machine Tool Programming (CIM101) or
- Welding Blueprint and Layout (WEL102)
- Machine Tool Applications (MTT212)
- Occupational Health and Safety (SAF110)
- Fixture Design and Fabrication (MTT222)
- Flux Cored I (WEL132)
- Shielded Metal Arc I (WEL114)
- Flux Cored II (WEL136)
- Shielded Metal Arc II (WEL116)
- CNC Programming and Machining (CIM123) or
- Basic CNC Programming (WEL240)
- Gas Metal Arc I (WEL120)
- Gas Tungsten Arc I (WEL123)
- Gas Metal Arc II (WEL124)
- Gas Tungsten Arc II (WEL129)
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.
Student Experience
“The way we learn, we have lecture for 45 minutes to an hour a day, then we get out in the shop and are out there for three or four hours, or even more if we want to stay later. ”
Kevin McGinty
METAL FABRICATION TECHNOLOGY
Facilities
Machining Technology Center
Get hands-on experience in specialized labs using industry-standard equipment just like you’ll see in the real world.
Internship
Your knowledge in practice
Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your knowledge to the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.
Related Programs
Follow your passion
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Student Life
Lead and put your skills to the test
Baja SAE
Join other students, across various majors, and apply your skills to design a vehicle to compete in regular Baja SAE competitions.
American Welding Society (AWS)
Work together as a team on club projects and gain exposure to the welding industry through tours of local and regional businesses.
Student Organizations at Penn College
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
News
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Study Abroad
Gain global experience
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
Student Experience
The community as their classroom
Living Outside 'You'
George Settle III trekked to the Middle East, bound for the Home of Hope, where he hoped to teach welding skills to a few of the children living there – many used, abused or abandoned, picked up by police from the streets of Beirut. In the process, the children taught him.
More Information
The machining course work in this associate degree is included in the Accredited Testing/Certification Institute for the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). This accreditation enables our certified faculty to offer NIMS certification exams to our students or to award alternative credit to those students who have already successfully completed certification exams.
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
The first two semesters of the program focus on machining courses. It is recommended that students review the Automated Manufacturing & Machining Required Tools list to determine what tools and supplies they will need to purchase for this phase of the major.
The final two semesters of the program focus on welding courses. It is recommended that students review the Welding Tools & Supplies list to determine what tools and supplies they will need to purchase for this phase of the major.
Personal Protection Equipment and tools are available for purchase through The College Store .
- Mr. Richard A Conrad, Jr., '02, Field Application Engineer, Hobart/Miller Electric
- Mr. Wayne A Leone, Welder Training & Testing for Susq. Nuclear Power Plant, PP&L
- Mr. Dwight L Myers, Director of Marketing Filler Metals, ESAB Welding & Cutting Products
- Mr. Michael Sebergandio, '01, '03, Quality Engineer - Welding, Case New Holland
- Mr. Dave Watson, Sales Engineer, Lincoln Electric
Contact
Admissions Counselor
Lee Dawson
SASC, Rm. 1082
800.367.9222 ext. 7308
ldawson@pct.edu