Metal Fabrication
Employed
88% of our recent graduates got a job in the industry.
Area Jobs
There are 17 job openings in the Madison College district for graduates of this program.
Annual Salary
Our recent graduates of this program reported an average starting salary of $37,200.
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 314572
Credits: 31
Area of Study: Construction, Manufacturing and Maintenance
Financial Aid Available
Estimated Program Cost:
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Overview
Admission
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.
Program Details
Students in the Metal Fabrication program can attend full time.
Metal Fabrication program classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Fort Atkinson
- Madison - Truax
Explore financial aid eligibility for Metal Fabrication.
CurriculumAdmission
To Apply
- View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials and requirements.
- Attend an Advising, Application, Information & More (AAIM) Session to get started in the admission process.
- Visit MATC to learn more about the Madison College experience, including campus tours and program open houses.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at MATC.
Questions?
Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.
TransferCurriculum
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2021-2022 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.
First SemesterEffective starting summer/fall 2021, the new number for Safety for Industry is 10-449-100.Second SemesterCareersTransfer Partnerships
There are currently no Transfer Partnerships for this program. Review our Transfer Opportunities page for information on all Madison College transfer options.
Careers
Related Programs
- Welding - Double major with just one more semester of classes.
After completing your Metal Fabrication diploma, you can earn a Welding diploma with nine more credits. Contact the School of Applied Science, Engineering and Techchnology for more information. - Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Embedded Technical Diploma