Advanced Metal Fabrication

Program Information

Location: Mequon Campus
Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
Program Code: 32-457-1
Offering: In-class
Degree Type: Technical Diploma
Start Dates: August

About the Advanced Metal Fabrication Diploma

Description

Develop higher-level skills involving the intricate preparation of a part for cutting, fabrication and welding, and producing parts using new techniques and a variety of materials. You will gain advanced skills in operating computer-controlled press brakes and shears, punch, and plasma/laser arc cutting machines.

Metal fabricators generally work in manufacturing industries. They may be classiﬁed in diﬀerent roles, including sheet metal workers and ironworkers, and may be trained as apprentices.

You can earn the Welding technical diploma on your way to completing this technical diploma.

Related Programs

Tool and Die Making

This is a four-semester, full-time, day program; the first two semesters are common with the one-year Machine Tool Operations program. All courses within the first year are based on the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machining Level One Skill Standards in nine separate skill areas. During the third and fourth semesters, students learn how to build and sample basic stamping dies and plastic injection molds.

Welding

Gain the skills to perform production, maintenance and repair welding for manufacturing and construction. Learn about blueprints, equipment maintenance and the various welding processes and settings.

Detailed Program Information

2021-22 Curriculum

Course	Course Name	Credits
WELD-313	Shielded Metal Arc Welding ^	5
WELD-314	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding ^	5
WELD-350	GTAW Processes ^	1
WELD-351	Shielded Metal Arc Welding Processes ^	1
WELD-360	Blueprint Reading for Welders ^	2
WELD-380	Welding Trades Mathematics ^	1
ENG-340	Workplace Communication ^	2
WELD-315	Gas Metal Arc Welding Practices ^	5
WELD-316	Layout and Setup Practices ^	5
WELD-352	Gas-Shielded Arc Welding Processes ^	1
WELD-354	Layout and Print Reading Practices ‡ ^	2
CONSTR-302	OSHA Safety/CPR for the Trades ‡	1
MATH-308	Math for Industrial Applications 1	2
MTLFAB-300	Metal Fabrication 1 ‡	5
MTLFAB-304	Fixturing ‡	4
WELDTC-107	Fabrication Graphics	3
MTLFAB-301	Metal Forming and Press Brake ‡	3
MTLFAB-302	Advanced Cutting Process and Techniques ‡	4
MTLFAB-303	Metal Fabrication 2 ‡	5
WELDTC-105	Weldability of Materials ‡	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	60

‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Welding technical diploma.

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.

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Important Dates

Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines

Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Calendar

Program Outcomes

Demonstrate industry recognized safety practices
Form materials to detailed drawings
Cut materials to detailed drawings
Join materials to detailed drawings
Layout components/assemblies
Inspect product

Career Outlook

Metal fabricators generally work in manufacturing industries. They may be classiﬁed in diﬀerent roles, including sheet metal workers and ironworkers, and may be trained as apprentices.

Possible Careers

Fabricator

Laser Operator

Assembler

Welder/Press Operator

Welder