Welding and Metal Fabrication

Program Description

Transform metal into masterpieces with our Welding and Metal Fabrication program!

The Welding and Metal Fabrication program at Hennepin Tech will give you hands-on practice and detailed knowledge of welding technology to prepare you with the practical training to get you job-ready.

The program focuses on practical skills and real-world applications. Courses teach topics from basic welding to advanced welding techniques. Learn advanced welding techniques and metal fabrication skills from industry experts, including MIG, TIG, Shielded Metal arc, and Flux-Cored arc and Plasma arc welding.

With a degree in Welding and Metal Fabrication, individuals can pursue a variety of career paths in the manufacturing, construction, and automotive industries. Graduates can work as welders, fabricators, pipefitters, and metalworkers. They can also take roles as quality control inspectors, welding technicians, and maintenance supervisors.

These roles involve tasks such as welding metal parts, fabricating structures, repairing machinery, and ensuring the quality and safety of welding projects. Skilled welders and fabricators are in high demand. These positions offer job stability, competitive wages, and opportunities for growth in the manufacturing, construction, and automotive industries.

Take the first step toward a rewarding career in welding and metal fabrication. Enroll in the Welding and Metal Fabrication program at Hennepin Tech today! 

Program Information

• Overview
• Accreditation & Affiliations
• Awards & Certifications
• Faculty

Overview

Workforce services for eligible adults are available through this program authorized by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Click for more info!

Multi-term Registration Available!

Class Time: Day and Evening
Semester: Fall or Spring
Campus: Brooklyn Park

Course Search

Skills Required

The Welding and Metal Fabrication program does not have any special requirements to enroll. See the Admissions office for the regular application process and steps to enroll.

Wages/Outlook/Advancement

Wage and Job Outlook information for this program are available at Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED).

Accreditation and Affiliation

American Welding Society

Articulations

For a complete list of current articulation agreements, visit the Minnesota Transfer website.

Award	Award Type	Location	Planning Guide	WIOA
Welding	Diploma	Brooklyn Park	PDF	Yes
GMAW Production Welder (MIG)	Certificate	Brooklyn Park	PDF	Yes
GTAW Production Welder (TIG)	Certificate	Brooklyn Park	PDF	Yes
Robotic Arc Welding	Certificate	Brooklyn Park	PDF	Yes
Structural Iron Fabrication & Repair	Certificate	Brooklyn Park	PDF	Yes

Some of the General Education requirements have changed and are not reflected in the current catalog. Please schedule an appointment with your program advisor to see how this might affect you.

Chris Hensiak
Phone: 763-488-2447
Email: Chris.Hensiak@HennepinTech.edu