Train for a Welding Career in Sacramento1
Developed with help from Lincoln Electric, welding training at UTI Sacramento prepares students in four key in-demand techniques: gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW).
What to Expect at UTI’s Sacramento Welding School
At the Sacramento campus, students move beyond textbooks and focus their skills in hands-on labs — learning the trade through practice, precision and skills like:
- Arc welding.
- Proper machine usage.
- Reading blueprints.
- Project planning.
- Math and measurements.
Welding Training & Classes Available
For students in Sacramento, welding classes include:
- Introduction to Welding, Safety and Careers.
- Principles of Welding.
- Gas Metal Arc Welding I and II (GMAW).
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding I and II (SMAW).
- Engineering and Fabrication.
- 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 Grad
Industry-Aligned Training
Our Welding Technology program— crafted with help from Lincoln Electric — helps prepare students’ skills for the real world and lets them practice using real tools and technology currently used by pros.
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Local Welding Career Outlook & Opportunities
Our welding training grads are prepared to work as entry-level welders or in other entry-level roles such as:
- Welder fitter.
- Fabrication welder.
As with any industry, over time, welders may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work. More advanced welding roles include:77
- Welding project manager.
- Certified welding inspector.
- Quality control.
Keep in mind that actual job openings in Northern California will depend on local demand. Career Services helps students and grads find in-demand roles in their own community.
Experience the UTI Sacramento Campus
Step into our labs, see the tech and picture your future. Tour UTI Sacramento in person — or explore it virtually from wherever you are.
CAMPUS LOCATION
4100 Duckhorn Drive
Sacramento, California 95834
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
916-263-9100 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
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Student Support Services
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
CAREER SERVICES
FINANCIAL AID
- Scholarships.10
- Grants.
- Student loans.
Apply for Welding School in Sacramento!
Thinking of taking the next step into welding? UTI's welding school in Sacramento, California, trains you with the tools and techniques today’s employers want. Learn more at 1-800-834-7308 or request information below.
If you’re ready to get started, Enroll now.
Sacramento Welding School FAQs
The Welding Technology program at UTI Sacramento takes nine months to complete.
Yes! Our program was designed to teach skills from the ground up — meaning you can enroll as a total beginner and graduate ready for the industry.
To visit UTI Sacramento, book an in-person tour or explore virtually.
Yes! Students who have been accepted into the welding program can reach out to our Financial Aid department to get started on the FAFSA and see whether they qualify for grants, scholarships or financial aid.10 To apply for welding training at UTI Sacramento, you must have a high school diploma or an equivalent, such as a GED certificate. Take a look at our full admissions requirements here.
While enrolled, students can contact Career Services to view available part-time employment opportunities, allowing them to enhance their skills and resumes before graduating.1 After program completion, alumni can continue contacting our Advisors for job search assistance — regardless of how long it has been since graduation.