Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is a Long Beach, CA welding school near Fullerton, where students can build in-demand skills in just 36 weeks. Keep reading to learn how hands-on training and mentorship from industry experts can help prepare you for an exciting future!1
WELDING TRAINING NEAR FULLERTON, CA
Our welding training in Long Beach is only 18 miles west of Fullerton, CA! Lincoln Electric, a manufacturing and design leader of welding technology, assisted UTI in designing welding courses that prepare students for the industry’s current demand provide them with the relevant training.1
So, what will you learn? Our welding school’s objective is to teach students the four types of arc welding. These processes are used across several industries, ranging from automotive manufacturing to oil rigging. Students can graduate with a foundational understanding of each process in addition to other entry-level skills valued by employers, such as blueprint reading and shop math.1
WELDING COURSES OFFERED
Welding school 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)
Students who complete the above welding courses earn a diploma that verifies their training!
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEAR FULLERTON, CA
Welding skills are in demand across California and the nation, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projecting over 45,000 estimated annual average welding job openings in the U.S. from 2023 to 2033.42
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.
UTI's Career Services department stays committed to helping students find potential career opportunities, whether they want to stay in the Long Beach metropolitan area or relocate.1
WELDING JOBS IN FULLERTON, CA
UTI’s welding training equips students with the skills needed to pursue entry-level careers as welders, fabrication welders, or welder fitters.1 Most of our welding school grads start out working as entry-level welders or in other entry-level roles, but as with any industry, over time, you may be able to advance in your career with experience and hard work.
After gaining experience and additional knowledge, some welders may advance into higher positions as welding project managers, welding inspectors, or quality controllers.77 Please note that the career opportunities mentioned may not be readily available in Fullerton, CA, upon graduation. However, UTI's Career Services department is committed to aiding graduates in searching for suitable opportunities both locally and beyond.
Learn more about the several industries welding techs can work in, as well as the various career paths the skilled trade offers.
DIRECTIONS FROM FULLERTON, CA, TO UTI LONG BEACH
UTI’s welding school is only 18 miles from Fullerton. Ready to visit us? Schedule a tour and follow these directions:
- Get on the CA-91 W in Anaheim. (1.3 miles)
- Head west on E Commonwealth Ave toward N Harbor Blvd. (16 feet)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S Harbor Blvd. (1.1 miles)
- Turn right to merge onto CA-91 W. (0.2 miles)
- Follow CA-91 W to Clark Ave in Bellflower. Take Exit 15B from CA-91 W. (12.3 miles)
- Merge onto CA-91 W. (2.4 miles)
- Keep left to stay on CA-91 W. (9.7 miles)
- Take Exit 15B for Clark Ave. (0.2 miles)
- Continue on Clark Ave to Long Beach. (4.4 miles)
- Turn left onto Clark Ave. (3.6 miles)
- Turn right onto E Contant St. (0.7 miles)
- Turn right onto Worsham Ave. (213 feet)
- Take the first right. (79 feet)
- Turn left and UTI will be on your right. (66 feet)
UTI DALLAS/FORT WORTH CAMPUS LOCATION
5151 Regent Boulevard
Irving, Texas 75063
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
972-505-2200 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
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OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI LONG BEACH
Automotive Technician Training
The 51-week auto training program in Long Beach offers a curriculum that covers a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from powertrains and transmissions to advanced technology/hybrid and service advising.7 Students can build the skills necessary to apply for entry-level positions upon graduation.1 Graduates also fulfill one of the two years of hands-on experience required to test for ASE certification.
Collision Repair Technician Training
The collision repair school at UTI Long Beach presents two programs designed in conjunction with industry-leader I-CAR, each spanning from 51 to 54 weeks: Collision Repair and Refinish Technology or Collision Repair and Refinish Technology + Estimating. Throughout their studies, students can earn I-CAR credentials that may better prepare them for their career pursuits after graduation.1
Diesel Technician Training
The diesel school at UTI offers a 45-week program that supplies students with skills demanded across different sectors ranging from transportation to agriculture.7 Throughout the program, students learn to service and repair various kinds of diesel-powered equipment and can graduate with the knowledge needed to take ASE certification exams.
Airframe and Powerplant Technician Training
At the airframe and powerplant program, no prior experience is necessary. In just 18 months, students are taught how to perform routine aircraft maintenance while adhering to FAA standards and can graduate ready to pursue careers in entry-level positions!79