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December 4th

WELDING VOCATIONAL SCHOOL IN RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA

Get trained to become a welder at UTI’s campus in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

WELDING SCHOOL NEAR LOS ANGELES

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ABOUT THE WELDING PROGRAM

Students in the Welding program at UTI Rancho Cucamonga are trained to become combination welders. They gain the skills they need to learn how to weld by training on the four main types of arc welding processes:

WELDING CLASSES & TRAINING

Not only do students in the Welding program at UTI Rancho Cucamonga learn how to perform various arc welds, they’re also taught how to weld in a variety of positions used in sheet, plate and pipe welds. Welding courses covered in the program include:

  • ntroduction 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)

HEAR FROM A WELDING EMPLOYER

John Esquibel, service lead manager for Empire Caterpillar, talks about what his company looks for when hiring qualified welders, as well as how UTI can help prepare students for careers in the industry.

TRAINING CREATED WITH LINCOLN ELECTRIC

UTI is proud to have a relationship with Lincoln Electric, a leader in the development, design and manufacturing of welding technology. The curriculum in the Welding program was developed in conjunction with Lincoln Electric and helps give students the opportunity to train on the brand’s technology, which includes VRTEX® virtual welders.

CAREER OUTLOOK & OPPORTUNITIES

Training to become a welder at UTI Rancho Cucamonga can help students prepare for careers in a variety of industries. 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 entry-level and advanced roles might include:77

Entry-level

  • Welder
  • Fabrication Welder
  • Welder Fitter

Advanced

  • Inspector
  • Quality Control
  • Certified Welding Inspector
  • Welding Project Manager

Learn more about these opportunities by reading our welding career guide.

45,000+

Estimated average annual welding job openings in the U.S.42

$48,940

Median annual salary* for welders in the United States26
*Not entry-level and is dependent on factors like experience, location, and employer compensation.

ABOUT THE CAMPUS

UTI’s Rancho Cucamonga campus has no shortage of fun attractions to explore nearby. Located about 40 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, you can travel to the Pacific Coast Highway and check out beaches in your free time.

CAMPUS LOCATION

9494 Haven Avenue

Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730

M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours

Campus Tours

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

W | 10am & 2pm

909-484-1929 | Campus

800-834-7308 | Admissions

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TOUR THE CAMPUS

Want to check out the Rancho Cucamonga campus for yourself? Guided tours are offered Monday through Friday, so you can see the labs and classrooms up close!

UPCOMING EVENTS

UTI hosts events year-round both virtually and in-person, so you can stay involved. Check them out on the events calendar below.

GET WELDING TRAINING IN LESS THAN 9 MONTHS

You can graduate from the Welding Technology program at UTI Rancho Cucamonga campus in just 36 weeks. To train for a career in the welding industry, contact an Admissions Representative today to learn more!