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!
Advanced Welding Techniques
Train in MIG, TIG, Shielded Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, and Plasma Arc welding while learning precision metal fabrication from industry experts.
Multiple Career Pathways
Prepare for roles as a welder, fabricator, pipefitter, or quality inspector in manufacturing, construction, and automotive industries.
Hands-On Robotic Welding Training
Gain skills in programming and operating robotic welding systems to meet the growing demand for automation in metal fabrication.

Workforce services for eligible adults are available through this program authorized by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Wages/Outlook/Advancement
Wage and Job Outlook information for this program are available at Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED).
Accreditation and Affiliation
Articulations
For a complete list of current articulation agreements, visit the Minnesota Transfer website.
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