James Colton II

James Colton II serves as Assistant Professor and Co-Department Head in Welding at Pennsylvania College of Technology, holding this position continuously since 2006.

His academic credentials include:

• M.S. in Education, Wilkes University
• B.S. in Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology
• A.A.S. in Welding Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Professional expertise centers on welding technologies, materials engineering, and fabrication processes, informed by extensive industry experience as a Welding Engineer at Dana Corporation and Johnson Controls, plus pipeline welding/inspection roles. He maintains active certification as a Certified Welding Instructor (CWI), integrating practical industry insights into academic instruction.

Administrative responsibilities include co-leading the Welding department while delivering curriculum grounded in real-world applications of materials science and engineering technologies.