WELDING SCHOOL NEAR TORRANCE, CA

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Overview

Welding skills are in demand in California and across the country. The industry-aligned, hands-on curriculum at Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI) welding school near Torrance, CA, can help you prepare for the field in less than nine months!¹

WELDING TRAINING NEAR TORRANCE, CA

No previous experience is required to attend UTI’s welding training program. Seasoned professionals help build students’ knowledge from the ground up, providing them with the foundational skills employers may value in entry-level welders.

For 36 weeks, students practice different welding processes in various welding positions. They also learn the fundamentals of blueprint reading, project planning, quality control, welding machine maintenance and more.

Graduates receive a diploma and can begin pursuing entry-level careers.¹

WELDING COURSES OFFERED

The welding courses at UTI were crafted with help from the industry-leading brand, Lincoln Electric. Our welding school also has access to the brand’s VRTX® welders – a virtual welding machine that simulates scenarios from the professional world to help them practice their technique.

Welding 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)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEAR TORRANCE, CA

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for welders, cutters, solderers and brazers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, metropolitan area was $48,860 in May 2022.²⁶ 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.

The BLS also reported California to have the second-highest employment level among all other states in the U.S. in May 2021, making it an exciting place to pursue a welding career!

WELDING JOBS IN TORRANCE, CA

UTI’s welding training in Long Beach prepares students for entry-level careers as welders, welder fitters, or fabrication welders.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 hard work.

A few advanced welding titles include quality controller, certified welding inspector, or welding project manager.⁷⁷ There are several industries welders can work in, ranging from aerospace to motorsports.

Head to our career guide to learn more about the mobility this career offers, but please note that the career paths mentioned may not reflect the ones available in Torrance, CA, as their availability depends on demand.

But rest assured – UTI’s Career Services team is committed to assisting graduates in searching for welding opportunities, regardless of the region they wish to reside in after graduating.

DIRECTIONS FROM TORRANCE, CA, TO UTI LONG BEACH

The commute from Torrance to our welding school in Long Beach is about 16 miles.

Get on I-405 S from Maple Ave, Del Amo Blvd and Crenshaw Blvd. (3 miles)

Head east on Opal St toward Maple Ave. (213 feet)
Turn left onto Maple Ave. (0.8 miles)
Turn right onto Del Amo Blvd. (0.7 miles)
Turn left onto Crenshaw Blvd. (1.2 miles)
Turn left to merge onto I-405 S toward Long Beach. (0.2 miles)

Follow I-405 S to E Spring St in Long Beach. Take Exit 29A from I-405 S. (10.7 miles)

Merge onto I-405 S. (10.1 miles)
Take Exit 29A to merge onto E Spring St toward Cherry Ave. (0.5 miles)

Take Cherry Ave and Cover St. (2.7 miles)

Merge onto E Spring St. (0.2 miles)
Turn right onto Cherry Ave. (1.1 miles)
Turn right onto Cover St. (1.2 miles)
At the roundabout, take the 1st Exit onto Worsham Ave. (0.1 miles)
Take the third left. (79 feet)
Turn left and UTI will be on the right. (66 feet)

UTI LONG BEACH CAMPUS LOCATION

OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI LONG BEACH

Airframe & Powerplant

Automotive

Collision Repair

Diesel

Automotive Mechanic Training

Prepare to test for ASE certification while acquiring fundamental maintenance, diagnosis and repair skills through course topics that cover engine service and repair, electronic systems, climate control systems and more. Train and graduate in just 51 weeks and start seeking entry-level positions or consider specialized training at UTI.^1,7

Collision Repair Training

Earn a diploma and get the opportunity to gain industry-recognized credentials from I-CAR, the industry’s training standard provider, in just 51 to 54 weeks. Courses such as Structural Damage Analysis, Custom Body Fundamentals, and Welding and Cutting help equip students with skills to pursue careers as entry-level collision repair technicians, appraisers, estimators or inspectors after graduation.¹

Diesel Mechanic Training

Enroll in our 45-week program and gain knowledge in maintaining, repairing and overhauling various diesel engines that can help you get ready to take the ASE certification test after graduation!⁷ Our comprehensive courses on brake systems and chassis, truck transport refrigeration, hydraulic systems and more can help you prepare for entry-level diesel technician roles.

Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Training

UTI’s Long Beach's 18-month airframe and powerplant program is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in an authentic learning environment under the guidance of industry professionals. Program courses on navigation and communication systems, basic and airframe electrical, and reciprocating and turbine engines equip students with the entry-level skills required to maintain aircraft.⁷⁹

Attend Welding School in SoCal!

Aside from an industry-relevant education, mentorship, and hands-on training, students of the welding school at UTI Long Beach enjoy nearby attractions like Knott’s Berry Farm, the Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame and beautiful beaches!

Ready to get started? Request more info to speak to an Admissions Representative about your career goals!