Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI) Long Beach, CA auto mechanic school is just three miles away from Lakewood, CA! The hands-on auto school offers an industry-aligned curriculum that helps equip students with the skills needed to pursue entry-level roles in the field.1 Read on to learn more!
WELDING TRAINING NEAR ANAHEIM, CA
Our welding training program in Long Beach is less than 25 miles away from Anaheim and teaches a curriculum that was created in conjunction with industry-leading manufacturer and design brand Lincoln Electric. The courses provide students with industry-aligned, hands-on practice in labs that mirror those seen in the field.
The program aims to teach students four arc welding processes that are used in various industries so they can feel prepared to pursue entry-level careers in sectors ranging from automotive manufacturing to construction.1
Not only can students graduate prepared to pursue exciting welding roles, but they can also earn a diploma!
WELDING COURSES OFFERED
Welding school students take the following courses:
- Introduction to Welding, Safety and Careers
- Principles of Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding I (GMAW)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (SMAW)
- Engineering and Fabrication
- Gas Metal Arc Welding II (GMAW)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding II (SMAW)
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
- Pipe Welding
- Welding Applications I (GMAW & FCAW)
- Welding Applications II (SMAW & GTAW)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEAR ANAHEIM, CA
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for welders, cutters, solderers and brazers in the United States was $48,940 in May 2023.26 This means half earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area.
Welding skills are in demand in California and across the nation. Per the BLS, aging infrastructure will necessitate the assistance of welders to rebuild bridges, highways and buildings.
Since fundamental welding skills are often transferrable across industries, welders may be able to move from one industry to another depending on the current demand for their services. For instance, a welder with expertise in construction may be able to shift to the manufacturing or shipbuilding sector!1
WELDING JOBS IN ANAHEIM, CA
Welding training graduates can begin pursuing entry-level careers. Some common entry-level roles include welding technicians, fabrication welders and welder fitters.
While most of our grads start out working as entry-level welders or in other entry-level roles, as with any industry, over time, you may be able to advance in your career with hard work. Some welding school students set their goals early on, hoping to advance into more senior roles as certified welding inspectors, quality controllers, or project managers later in their careers.77
Learn more about advanced welding roles by visiting our welding career guide!
It’s important to note that the career opportunities mentioned may not be immediately available in Anaheim, CA, upon graduation. Worry not, though – UTI's Career Services department is dedicated to helping graduates look for suitable opportunities in their area and beyond.
DIRECTIONS FROM ANAHEIM, CA, TO UTI LONG BEACH
Get to our Long Beach, CA welding school from Anaheim by following these steps:
1. Get on the I-5 N toward from W Broadway. (1.8 miles)b) Turn right onto W Broadway. (1 mile)
c) Turn right onto S Manchester Ave. (0.3 miles)
d) Turn right onto Lincoln Ave. (0.2 miles)
e) Turn right to merge onto I-5 N toward Los Angeles. (0.1 miles)
b) Take Exit 113C to merge onto CA-91 W/State Hwy 91 W. (9.7 miles)
c) Take Exit 15B for Clark Ave. (0.2 miles)
b) Turn right onto E Contant St. (0.7 miles)
c) Turn right onto Worsham Ave. (213 feet)
d) Take the next right. (79 feet)
e) Take the next left, and our campus will be on the right. (66 feet)
UTI LONG BEACH CAMPUS LOCATION
4175 East Conant Street
Long Beach, California 90808
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
562-541-7000 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
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OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI LONG BEACH
Automotive Technician School
UTI’s automotive technician school practices a blended learning model of instructor-led online training and hands-on application to model the continued on-the-job training graduates may encounter in the field.1 The 51-week program helps prepare students to test for ASE certification after graduation and allows them to earn Associate of Occupational Studies degrees!7
Collision Repair Technician School
The 51- to 54-week collision repair technician school offers hands-on courses in panel repair, paint fundamentals, damage analysis and more. Graduates can receive valuable I-CAR credentials, a diploma, and the knowledge needed to pursue entry-level roles as technicians, estimators, inspectors or appraisers!1
Diesel Technician School
Like the auto school, our diesel technician school uses a blended learning model meant to resemble the type of training entry-level technicians receive in the field.1 The 45-week program also prepares students to take ASE certification exams after they graduate. After graduation, they receive a diploma and can begin seeking out entry-level diesel tech careers!
Airframe and Powerplant Technician School
Our 18-month Airframe and Powerplant Technician School is designed to prepare students for entry-level roles in the aviation industry as aviation, turbine or field technicians.79 Students learn to maintain and troubleshoot various types of aircraft and receive a diploma as proof of their training!