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June 23

WELDING SCHOOL NEAR IRVINE, CA

Welding School Near Irvine, Ca

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Universal Technical Institute’s Rancho Cucamonga, CA, welding school provides hands-on instruction to its students in its controlled lab and classroom settings equipped with current industry technologies. Students at UTI Rancho Cucamonga’s welding school can pursue full-time work after graduating in 36 weeks!1

WELDING TRAINING NEAR IRVINE, CA

Universal Technical Institute’s 36-week Welding Technology program provides hands-on welding training in four major welding processes, including:

Students must be ambitious and willing to learn in order to get the most out of their training journey! They will learn how to repair malfunctioning welds and create successful welds as they gain knowledge and experience.

WELDING COURSES OFFERED

Students at UTI's welding school learn how to develop and refine their skills through welding courses that 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 IRVINE, CA

Skilled welders are in demand. There are more than 45,000 estimated average annual welding job openings in the United States.42

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for welders, cutters, solderers and brazers in the U.S. was $48,940 in May 2023.26 This means half earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and the cost of living in the area.

WELDING JOBS NEAR IRVINE, CA

Most of our welding school grads start out working as entry-level welders or in other entry-level roles, including:

  • Welder
  • Fabrication welder
  • Welder fitter
  • Wirer

Over time, welders can advance in their careers with experience and hard work.77 Here are a few examples of advanced welding technology careers available in the field:

Keep in mind that welding career path opportunities can vary by region and current demand. If you have questions regarding opportunities near Irvine, contact our Career Services team.

DIRECTIONS FROM IRVINE, CA, TO UTI RANCHO CUCAMONGA

Follow these steps to get to Universal Technical Institute’s welding school in Rancho Cucamonga:

  1. Head northeast on Alton Parkway toward Alton Parkway (0.4 mi)
  2. Take I-5 North, CA-57 North and I-10 East to North Vineyard Avenue in Ontario. Take exit 54 from I-10 East (43.4 mi)
    1. Turn right onto Jamboree Road (2.5 mi)
    2. Use the right two lanes to take the Jamboree Road exit toward I-5 (0.5 mi)
    3. Continue onto Jamboree Road (0.3 mi)
    4. Turn right to merge onto I-5 North (6.7 mi)
    5. Use the right two lanes to take exit 107A for CA-57 North toward Pomona (0.5 mi)
    6. Continue onto CA-57 North (15.5 mi)
    7. Stay on CA-57 North (2.0 mi)
    8. Keep right at the fork to stay on CA-57 North, follow signs for Freeway North (3.0 mi)
    9. Use the right two lanes to take exit 21 to merge onto I-10 East (12.2 mi)
    10. Take exit 54 for Vineyard Avenue (0.2 mi)
  3. Follow North Vineyard Avenue and East 6th Street to your destination in Rancho Cucamonga (3.1 mi)
    1. Use the left two lanes to turn left onto North Vineyard Avenue (1.0 mi)
    2. Turn right onto East 6th Street (1.9 mi)
    3. Turn right (197 feet)
    4. Turn left (479 feet)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

UTI RANCHO CUCAMONGA 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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Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology students at UTI Rancho Cucamonga can earn associate of occupational studies (AOS) degrees after getting hands-on automotive training in 51 weeks7 and learning how to diagnose, repair and maintain automotive technologies.18

Diesel Technology

Students can get 45-week training7 in UTI Rancho Cucamonga’s Diesel Technology program and earn diplomas after learning how to diagnose, maintain and repair diesel technologies.

Wind Turbine Technology

UTI Rancho Cucamonga’s students in the 30-week Wind Turbine Technician program have the chance to earn diplomas after gaining the hands-on skills needed to pursue technician work.

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician students at UTI Rancho Cucamonga can earn diplomas as they prepare for careers as technicians after completing our 30-week training program.

Robotics & Automation Technology

Students can earn diplomas after getting 51-week training at UTI Rancho Cucamonga’s Robotics & Automation Technician program and earn diplomas after learning in-demand industry skills.

STUDENT SERVICES

Housing Assistance

Trade school students can seek housing options — whether private or shared — near their campus, thanks to assistance from Collegiate Housing Services. Contact our Housing Assistance department to learn more.

Career Services

Students can use UTI's Career Advisors to help them find work during their program and after graduation with the Early Employment program, which provides qualified auto or diesel students help with finding part-time work that may turn into consideration for full-time employment and tuition reimbursement after graduation.36 Contact Career Services to learn more!

Financial Aid

Our Financial Aid team is committed to assisting students who qualify seek solutions for paying for welding school tuition fees such as:10

  • Scholarships
  • Grants
  • Loans

Contact our Financial Aid department for more information.

ATTEND WELDING SCHOOL NEAR IRVINE, CA!

At UTI Rancho Cucamonga, we provide industry-standard welding training, which equips students with the instruction often needed for entry-level welding employment. For more information on our training opportunities, visit our website or call us at 1-800-834-7308 and talk to an Admissions Representative.

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.7) Some programs may require longer than one year to complete.10) Financial aid, scholarships and grants are available to those who qualify. Awards vary due to specific conditions, criteria and state.18) UTI now offers all of its automotive, diesel, motorcycle and marine technician training in a blended-learning format consisting of online lecture courses along with in-person, hands-on lab training.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.36) Students enrolled in select UTI programs are eligible to apply for the Early Employment Program. Participating employers will contact selected applicants to conduct interviews. Hiring, employee retention and compensation decisions are made solely by the prospective employer. Employer participation and program details are subject to change. For additional information, please contact Career Services. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.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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