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June 23

WELDING SCHOOL NEAR COSTA MESA, CA: LEARN TO WELD IN JUST WEEKS!

Welding School Near Costa Mesa, Ca

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UTI Long Beach is a welding school near Costa Mesa, CA, that helps students build in-demand skills in just 36 weeks.1 Experienced instructors lead the program in an environment that reflects the professional world. Keep reading to learn more!

WELDING TRAINING NEAR COSTA MESA, CA

UTI’s Long Beach, CA, welding school is a hands-on program that teaches students different welding processes and skills employers value in entry-level candidates, such as shop math, blueprint reading and technical drawing.1

Our hands-on labs are outfitted with state-of-the-industry technologies and led by instructors with industry experience who simultaneously offer mentorship to help students sharpen important welding tech traits, like initiative and endurance.

WELDING COURSES OFFERED

Industry leader Lincoln Electric helped us craft our welding school curriculum. Welding courses include:

  • 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 COSTA MESA, CA

California employs a significant proportion of welders in the U.S. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), it had the second-highest employment level of welders in the nation in May 2021.

When it comes to salary, the BLS reported the median annual salary for welders, cutters, solderers and brazers in the United States as $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.

If you’re planning on relocating after graduation, the good news is that welding skills are in demand across the nation. The BLS projects the total national employment for welders to exceed 463,000 by 2033!50

There are a variety of paths for UTI welding school grads to set their sights on. Read on to learn more.

WELDING JOBS IN COSTA MESA, CA

Several industries employ welders, making it a potentially mobile career choice depending on demand. Because many welders enjoy learning, they can stay motivated by pursuing careers across industry sectors. A few exciting industries that employ welders include:

  • Motorsports
  • Aerospace
  • Oil rigging
  • Construction
  • Transportation
  • Ship Building

Graduates of the welding training program can pursue careers in entry-level positions such as welders, fabricators or 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.

Visit our welding careers page to learn more about advanced roles!77 Please bear in mind that the job availability for entry-level and advanced welding roles generally depends on the demand in your local area. Nevertheless, UTI's Career Services specialists take pride in assisting graduates in searching for potential career opportunities that match their interests and skillset.

DIRECTIONS FROM COSTA MESA, CA, TO UTI LONG BEACH

Our welding school in Long Beach is about 21 miles from Costa Mesa. Follow these directions to get there:

  1. Get on CA-55 N/State Rte 55 N. (0.7 miles)
    1. Head east on Fair Dr. (0.5 miles)
    2. Turn left onto Newport Blvd. (325 feet)
    3. Take a slight left onto CA-55 N/State Rte 55 N. (0.2 miles)
  2. Take I-405 N to CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd in Long Beach. Take Exit 27 from I-405 N. (19.2 miles)
    1. Merge onto CA-55 N/State Rte 55 N. (0.2 miles)
    2. Use the right two lanes to take Exit 5A-B to merge onto CA-73 N toward I-405 N. (1.6 miles)
    3. Use the left three lanes to take Exit 18A to merge onto I-405 N toward Long Beach. (17 miles)
    4. Use the right two lanes to take Exit 27 for CA-19 S/Lakewood Blvd toward Long Beach Airport. (0.2 miles)
    5. Keep right at the fork, and follow the signs for CA-19 N/Lakewood Blvd N/Long Beach Airport/L.B City College/Devry University and merge onto CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd. (0.2 miles)
  3. Continue on CA-19N/N Lakewood Blvd to our campus. (1.6 miles)
    1. Merge onto CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd. (1.3 miles)
    2. Turn left onto E Contant St. (0.2 miles)
    3. Turn right onto Worsham Ave. (213 feet)
    4. Take the first right. (79 feet)
    5. Turn left and UTI will be to the right. (66 feet)

UTI LONG BEACH CAMPUS LOCATION

4175 East Conant Street

Long Beach, California 90808

M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours

Campus Tours

TU&TH | 10am,2pm,6pm

W | 10am & 2pm

F&SAT | 10am & 1pm

562-541-7000 | Campus

800-834-7308 | Admissions

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OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI LONG BEACH

Automotive Mechanic Training

In just 51 weeks, students are prepared to pursue entry-level careers as auto techs, smog inspectors, service writers and parts associates.1,7 Graduates earn Associate of Occupational Studies degrees and one of the two years of hands-on experience required to test for ASE certification!

Collision Repair Training

Choose from two programs — a 51-week Collision Repair and Refinish Technology program or a 54-week Collision Repair and Refinish Technology + Estimating program. Both were created under the guidance of industry-leader I-CAR, and students can graduate with several I-CAR credentials plus a diploma!

Diesel Mechanic Training

The 45-week diesel mechanic program teaches students to service and repair diesel-powered equipment and helps prepare them to take ASE certification exams after graduation! Students can graduate career-ready with a diploma to prove it.1

Airframe and Powerplant Training

Students of the airframe and powerplant program spend 18 months in hands-on labs learning to inspect, maintain and troubleshoot aircraft. They can graduate with a diploma and foundational knowledge that will help them pursue entry-level mechanic careers with confidence!79

REQUEST MORE INFO HERE

Take the first step toward an exciting career path! UTI’s welding school near Costa Mesa, CA, is dedicated to helping students achieve their goals. In addition to mentorship and industry-relevant training, students can lean on support from our Financial Aid10, Housing Assistance and Career Services departments. Request more info now to speak to an Admissions Representative!

1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.7) Some programs may require longer than one year to complete.26) UTI’s Welding Technology Training Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as welders. Estimated annual salary shown above is for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers as published in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages. Entry-level salaries are lower for graduates. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. Graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as a welding technician, such as inspector and quality control. Salary information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The average annual entry-level salary range for persons employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $40,060 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development, May 2022 data https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageAllIndustries/OEWResult?A=01&GA=000025&OG=514121&Dopt=TEXT). Salary information for North Carolina: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the hourly median wage for skilled welders in North Carolina is $23.38 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages, Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers). The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentile of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $20.82 and $18.17, respectively.50) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that total national employment for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers will be 463,800 by 2033. See Table 1.2 Occupational projections, 2023–33, and worker characteristics, 2023, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, viewed November 4, 2024. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.77) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI prepares graduates for entry-level careers using the provided training. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than those listed.79) UTI aviation maintenance programs prepare graduates to apply and test for FAA mechanic certification. Graduates who don’t obtain certification may have fewer career opportunities. Some graduates get jobs in aviation or related industries other than as aviation maintenance technicians. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment, salary or FAA certification.

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*Registration Fee Waiver will apply to any student who enrolls by July 31, 2025, with a start date between March 31, 2025, and September 25, 2025.

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