Metal Fabrication and Joining Technology

Students learn how to operate the essential machines such as brakes, shears, presses, rolls, forming machines, welders and punches, CNC programming, and operation of water jet/plasma cutting systems. Students also learn how to layout, fabricate, and install sheet metal fittings and ductwork for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industries along with HVAC system installation. 

In the sheet metal program students learn the proper procedures for pattern development, fabrication, and installation of air system ductwork for Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning industry. The metal fabrication program teaches students how to properly layout, cut, fabricate and tack weld various metals running in thicknesses from 1/16” to 1/2” thick according to blue print specifications. The Welding program teaches students the proper techniques and procedures in SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, OAW, OAC, PAC, Robotic Welding, CNC Plasma cutting, CNC Water Jet cutting and programming software needed to become proficient in successfully cutting and joining various metals. We also utilize the American Welding Society Sense program. 

Related classroom theory is taught in areas such as safety with a mandatory ten hour OSHA Safety Training Course resulting in a certificate for general construction safety. National Fire Protection Association 51B Hot Works certification.  trade math, Print reading, Welding processes, metal working, American Welding Society rules and procedures, metallurgy, weld inspection, sheet metal layout and installation, technical writing, employability skills and portfolio.

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While we're proud of our vocational programs and their ability to turn young men and women into skilled members of the community, we can't maintain that level of quality without the help of industry professionals. Please consider joining our Vocational Advisory Board, where you will help steer our vocational programs and students toward future success.

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