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June 30

WELDING TRADE SCHOOL IN RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA

Train to become a welder at UTI’s campus in Rancho Cucamonga.1

Welding School Near Los Angeles

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ABOUT THE WELDING PROGRAM

Welding students at UTI Rancho Cucamonga are trained to become combination welders. They are taught the skills they need to learn for entry-level roles by training on the four main types of arc welding processes:

WELDING CLASSES & TRAINING

Not only are students in the Welding program at UTI Rancho Cucamonga taught 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. Courses in our welding school program in California include:

  • Introduction to Welding, Safety and Careers
  • Principles of Welding
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding I (GMAW-1)
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (SMAW-1)
  • Engineering and Fabrication
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding II (GMAW-2)
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding II (SMAW-2)
  • 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.

WELDING SCHOOL IN CALIFORNIA 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 prepared to work as entry-level welders or in other entry-level roles. As with any industry, over time, they may be able to advance in their career with experience and 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, demand 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

Wondering, “How are those welding trade schools near me?” 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.

PREP FOR A WELDING CAREER IN LESS THAN NINE 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!

1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.2) For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.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.42) For Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an annual average of 45,800 job openings between 2023 and 2033. Job openings include openings due to net employment changes and net replacements. See Table 1.10 Occupational separations and openings, projected 2023–33, 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.

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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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