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UTI’s Long Beach, CA, welding school is a hands-on training program, led and developed by industry professionals, where you can prepare for an exciting career in less than nine months.1 Read on to learn how!
WELDING TRAINING NEAR WESTMINSTER, CA
The welding training at UTI was designed to get students career ready. For 36 weeks, students practice different welding processes while adhering to safety standards in labs equipped with industry-standard equipment.
Under the guidance of experienced instructors, students develop foundational skillsets and sharpen traits crucial to the trade, such as problem-solving, initiative, endurance, and math and science skills.
Upon successfully completing all welding courses, graduates receive a diploma and can begin pursuing entry-level careers!1
WELDING COURSES OFFERED
We crafted our welding school courses with assistance from Lincoln Electric — a design, development and manufacturing leader in welding technology. 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 WESTMINSTER, CA
Welding skills are in demand in California and across the nation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects over 45,000 estimated annual average welding job openings in the U.S. between 2023 and 2033.42
Whether you want to stay in the Long Beach or Westminster area or relocate, UTI’s Career Services department has relationships with employers across the U.S. and can help you look for potential career opportunities after graduation!1
When it comes to salary, the BLS reported the median annual salary for welders, cutters, solderers and brazers in the United States as $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 cost of living in the area.
WELDING JOBS IN WESTMINSTER, CA
The welding training school in Long Beach helps prepare students to pursue entry-level welding careers.1 This includes roles as:
- Welders use heat and electricity to join pieces of metal together, creating and repairing various products.
- Fabrication welders cut, form and weld metal into finished parts and products according to blueprints and specifications provided.
- Welders fitters prepare materials for the welder by fitting and assembling them according to blueprints.
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 experience and hard work.77 Advanced roles include:
- Welding project managers oversee and coordinate welding operations, materials, and personnel to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standard.
- Quality controllers inspect and test welds to ensure they meet industry standards and engineering specifications.
- Certified welding inspectors ensure work is completed to the highest standards of quality and safety, checking that materials, equipment and procedures are compliant with industry requirements and regulations.
Check out other welding career paths here! It’s important to remember that the career paths mentioned may not necessarily reflect those available in Westminster, CA, as their availability is linked to the region’s market demand. However, you can be confident that UTI's Career Services department is dedicated to helping graduates look for opportunities in welding, regardless of where they plan to live after graduation.
DIRECTIONS FROM WESTMINSTER, CA, TO UTI LONG BEACH
Approximately 13 miles from Westminster, you can end your “welding school near me” queries at UTI Long Beach. To get here:
- Get on CA-22 W. (1.1 miles)
- Head east on State Rte 39 N/Beach Blvd toward Bach Blvd. (0.8 miles)
- Take the ramp onto CA-22 W. (0.3 miles)
- Follow CA-22 W and I-405 N to CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd in Long Beach. Take Exit 27 from I-405 N. (9.7 miles)
- Merge onto CA-22 W. (3.3 miles)
- Merge onto I-405 N (6 miles)
- Use the right two lanes to take Exit 27 for CA-19 S/Lakewood Blvd toward Long Beach Airport. (0.2 miles)
- Keep right at the fork, and follow signs for CA-19 N/Lakewood Blvd N/Long Beach Airport/L.B. City College/Devry University and merge onto CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd. (0.2 miles)
- Continue on CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd. (1.6 miles)
- Merge onto CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd. (1.3 miles)
- Turn left onto E Contant St. (0.2 miles)
- Turn right onto Worsham Ave. (213 feet)
- Take the next right. (79 feet)
- Turn left and the campus will be to your right. (66 feet)
UTI LONG BEACH CAMPUS LOCATION
4175 East Conant Street
Long Beach, California 90808
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
562-541-7000 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
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OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI LONG BEACH
Automotive Mechanic Training
The 51-week automotive mechanic training program in Long Beach covers topics ranging from Automotive Powertrains & Transmissions to Advanced Technology/Hybrid & Service Advising.7 Through a combination of instructor-led online training and hands-on practice in our labs, students are prepared to test for ASE certification and pursue entry-level auto tech positions upon graduating.1
Collision Repair Training
The collision repair training program at UTI Long Beach offers two programs ranging from 51 to 54 weeks long — Collision Repair and Refinish Technology or Collision Repair and Refinish Technology + Estimating. Both were created in conjunction with industry-leader I-CAR and grant students the opportunity to earn I-CAR credentials!
Diesel Mechanic Training
Our diesel mechanic training program helps students develop skills that are in demand across various industries, ranging from power generation to agriculture. For 45 weeks, students learn to service and repair several types of diesel-powered equipment and can graduate with knowledge that will prepare them to test to become ASE certified.7
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Training
The airframe and powerplant training program, coming to Long Beach pending FAA approval, doesn’t require any previous experience. In just 18 months, students learn how to perform routine maintenance on aircraft per FAA standards and graduate prepared to apply and test for FAA certification and pursue an entry-level position in the field.79