Welding Training Overview
Train hands-on for welder roles in industries like construction, manufacturing and shipbuilding with the Welding Technology program coming to UTI Atlanta! You’ll learn multiple welding processes and positions in labs designed to prepare you for real-world settings so you can graduate career ready. 1
VA benefits are not currently available for this program.
What To Expect
- 9 months from start to finish
- Job search assistance while you train and after you graduate
- Hands-on labs that prepare you for the field
- Expert instructors with years of experience
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Welding Training Courses in Atlanta, Georgia
UTI’s welding courses in Atlanta focus on the arc welding processes MIG, TIG, stick and flux-core. These methods are practiced across industries ranging from construction to aerospace. Courses include:
- Introduction to Welding, Safety and Careers
- Principles of Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding I
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding I
- Engineering and Fabrication
- Gas Metal Arc Welding II
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding II
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Pipe Welding
- Welding Applications I
- Welding Applications II
Welding Career Opportunities in Atlanta, Georgia
Graduates of UTI’s welding school in Atlanta gain skills that prepare them for a range of entry-level roles. With experience and hard work, welders may qualify for advanced positions in the field.77 Examples include:
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Entry-level
- Welder
- Fabrication welder
- Welder fitter
- Wirer
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Advanced
- Inspector
- Quality control
- Certified welding inspector
- Welding project manager
The availability of these roles will depend on current demand. UTI’s Career Services team can help you look for welding roles in and around Atlanta.
Where Is UTI's Welding School in Atlanta?
UTI’s Atlanta campus gives students the opportunity to train in one of Georgia’s most active industrial regions. Welding skills are in demand in construction, energy and manufacturing, making Atlanta an ideal place to train for a welding career.
CAMPUS LOCATION
7100 Highlands Parkway SE
Smyrna, Georgia 30082
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
470-972-2100 | Campus
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Frequently Asked Questions
Welders join and repair metal parts by using heat and pressure. They read blueprints, select the right welding process, and apply techniques to build and maintain structures in industries like pipelines, construction, shipbuilding, automotive manufacturing and more.
UTI’s Welding Technology program in Atlanta takes 36 weeks, which is just slightly less than 9 months. Students gain practice with arc welding processes and complete the program prepared for entry-level welding jobs.
This means it’s possible to train and pursue the field in less than one year! Our Career Services team will even help you start searching for opportunities as you near graduation.1
No, our instructors will build your skills from the ground up. To apply, you only need a high school diploma, GED or equivalent and to be at least 18 years of age.
Becoming a welder requires practice and attention to detail. At UTI, students train through hands-on labs, instructor guidance, and repetition, making the skills achievable for beginners.