DISCOVER A WELDING SCHOOL NEAR SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

UTI’s Long Beach, California, welding school is just 36 weeks from start to finish and helps prepare students to pursue entry-level welding careers once they graduate.¹ Many graduates lean on our Career Services department to help them locate potential career opportunities, as they have relationships with employers across the U.S.!

Throughout the Welding Technology program, students take comprehensive courses that teach them four different arc welding processes, how to weld in different positions, and how to use design software, quality control and more!

Students can graduate with a diploma and the foundational knowledge employers may look for in entry-level welders.

Searching for a welding school near Santa Ana, California? UTI Long Beach offers hands-on welding training just a short drive from Santa Ana. This campus provides a focused, industry-aligned environment with individual welding booths, professional tools and real-world scenarios that help students build practical, job-ready skills.

In the Welding Technology program, you’ll get instruction in key techniques such as MIG, TIG, stick and flux-cored arc welding. Experienced instructors guide you through each process, bringing valuable insight and helping you stay up to date with industry safety standards and best practices.

If you're ready to explore welding training near Santa Ana, this campus may be the right place to start.

The welding courses at UTI Long Beach help prepare students to pursue entry-level careers after graduation.

• 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
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding II
• Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
• Pipe Welding
• Welding Applications I (GMAW & FCAW)
• Welding Applications II (SMAW & GTAW)

UTI’s welding school graduates can pursue work in a variety of environments after graduating, such as:

• Welding shops.
• Automotive shops.
• Shipyards.
• Railroads.
• Oil rigs.
• Manufacturing plants.
• Raceways.
• Construction sites.
• Robotics factories.

Because welding skills are easily transferrable, it is considered a mobile career with opportunities to learn new skills and techniques. Depending on the demand, experienced welders may be able to transition from one industry to another.

But what about salary? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for welders, cutters, solderers and brazers in the United States was $51,000 in May 2024.²⁶ 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 Long Beach hosts a range of events throughout the year. Whether you're starting your journey or ready to enroll, these events are a great way to get connected.