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Program Overview
Metal fabrication involves a variety of processes that take raw material, such as sheet metal, and convert it into a usable structure through layout, cutting, bending, assembling and a range of other processes. The Metal Fabrication program at Madison College will give you a strong grounding in these processes, preparing you for career success as a metalworker. As a Metal Fabrication student, you will:
- Learn the basics of cutting, forming and joining common manufacturing materials.
- Use a variety of manual and programmable equipment, techniques and processes.
- Get hands-on training to learn fundamental concepts of safety, measurement, layout, forming, joining, assembly, finishing and production.
- Develop your technical knowledge of blueprint reading, layout metal fabrication and welding.
- Produce fabricated assemblies and detailed drawings that conform to industry quality-control methods and standards.
Metal Fabrication Program Details
Students in the Metal Fabrication program can attend full-time.
Metal Fabrication program classes may be offered at the Madison College Truax and Fort Atkinson campuses.
Welding Double Diploma!
After completing your Metal Fabrication diploma, you can earn a Welding diploma with nine more credits. Contact tandt@madisoncollege.edu for more information.
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2054-2026 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
To Apply
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International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.
Application Dates
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is August 31, 2025
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:
- High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED completion
- College transcript or Madison College experience showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
- Credits completed at Madison College are evaluated and do not require a transcript
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
- Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
- Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Metal Fabrication career.
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Career Outcomes
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2021 2022 2023 Number of Program Graduates 18 8 25 Number of Surveys Sent 18 8 25 Number of Surveys Returned 11 6 15 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 7 6 15 Percent Available for Employment 63.6% 100.0% 100.0% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 27.3% 0.0% 0.0% Available for Employment
2021 2022 2023 Graduates Employed 7 6 14 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.0% 100.0% 93.3% Employed in Related Occupation 6 6 14 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 85.7% 100.0% 100.0% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0 0 0 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Employed - No Response 1 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 14.3% 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 0 0 1 Percent Seeking Employment 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.7 3.5 3.2 Number of Satisfaction Responses 9 6 15 Very Satisfied (4) 6 3 6 Percent Very Satisfied 66.7% 50.0% 40.0% Satisfied (3) 3 3 7 Percent Satisfied 33.3% 50.0% 46.7% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 1 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Number of Primary Reason Responses 11 6 15 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2021 2022 2023 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 6 6 14 Before Enrollment 0 1 0 Percent Before Enrollment 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% While Attending the College 3 2 2 Percent While Attending the College 50.0% 33.3% 14.3% After Training at the College 3 3 12 Percent After Training at the College 50.0% 50.0% 85.7% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2021 2022 2023 Number of Employment Location Responses 8 6 14 In College District 6 3 11 Percent In College District 75.0% 50.0% 78.6% In Wisconsin, Not in District 1 3 2 Percent of In Wisconsin 12.5% 50.0% 14.3% Outside of Wisconsin 0 0 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 1 0 1 Percent Location Unknown 12.5% 0.0% 7.1% Salary Trend 2021 2022 2023 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 5 6 12 Average Monthly Wage $3,509 $4,228 $3,896 Average Hourly Wage $20.40 $24.58 $22.65 Average Work Hours per Week 40.0 43.3 42.9 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count Average Hourly Wage Average Work Hours per Week -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2023 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Apaches Stainless Equipment Welder Fabricator Beaver Dam Badger Diversified Metals Welder Custom Metal, Inc Metal Fabricator/Welder/Finisher Horizon Manufacturing Welder Lake Mills Integrated Process Engineers & Constructors Welder/Fabricator Fort Atkinson Integrated Process Engineers & Constructors Welder Fort Atkinson Integrated Process Engineers & Constructors Welder Fabricator Fort Atkinson Latitude Corporation Machinist Verona Madrax Bike Racks Welder/Fabricator Waunakee Sani-Matic Systems TIG Welder Sun Prairie Space Saver Company Welder Fort Atkinson United Alloy Welder Janesville * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
*** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu
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