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June 30

WELDING SCHOOL IN LISLE, ILLINOIS

Train to become a welder at UTI’s Lisle campus, just outside of Chicago.

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TRAIN FOR A WELDING CAREER AT UTI

For those who like to work with their hands and solve problems, a career as a welder could be the perfect fit. Welders work in various industries, from automotive manufacturing to aerospace.

If you’ve been searching for “welding training near me,” you’re in the right place. Universal Technical Institute’s campus in Lisle is located just outside of Chicago and can help give you the hands-on education you need to train for an entry-level role in the welding industry.1

36 weeks

Program length

107,629

Square feet of campus area

56

Number of classrooms & labs on campus

4 processes

Welding processes taught in the program

ABOUT THE WELDING PROGRAM

UTI Lisle’s 36-week Welding Technology program is designed to help equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue roles in a range of industries.

The program teaches students the four major types of arc welding used in the industry today, which helps prepare them to become combination welders. The methods taught are:

WELDING CLASSES AVAILABLE

Searching for “welding courses near me”? UTI's welding school in Lisle, IL, features a curriculum suitable for all skill levels. 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)

HEAR WHY THERE’S A DEMAND FOR WELDERS

Welders work in a range of industries, from construction to manufacturing. There’s a demand for skilled welders who are trained in different welding processes. Watch this video to learn more.

WELDING DIPLOMA NEAR CHICAGO

Employers hiring for positions often look at a candidate’s graduation documents from the school they attended. Welding graduates from UTI Lisle earn diplomas.

INDUSTRY-ALIGNED WELDING TRAINING

Searching for “welding training near me” has brought you here to UTI Lisle, where students train with state-of-the-industry tools and technology.

The training program curriculum was developed in conjunction with Lincoln Electric, an industry-leader in the design and manufacturing of welding technology. The brand’s technology includes VRTEX® virtual welders, which allow students to practice their skills in a simulated environment before trying out the equipment firsthand.

CAREER OUTLOOK & OPPORTUNITIES

Welding is a skill that’s needed in many industries. Our grads are prepared to start out working as entry-level welders or in other entry-level roles. As with any industry, over time, they may be able to advance in their career with experience and hard work. Some entry-level and advanced roles could include:77

    Entry-level

  • Welder
  • Fabrication welder
  • Welder fitter

    Advanced

  • Inspector
  • Quality control
  • Certified welding inspector
  • Welding project manager

To learn more about some of the career paths welders can take, check out our welding career guide.

45,000+

Estimated average annual welding job openings in the U.S.42

$48,940

Median annual salary* for welders in the United States26
*Not entry-level and is dependent on factors like experience, location, and employer compensation.

ABOUT THE CAMPUS

With its proximity to Chicago, UTI’s Lisle campus is a great place to complete your welding training. Explore attractions like Navy Pier, Cloud Gate and the Lincoln Park Zoo.

CAMPUS LOCATION

2611 Corporate West Drive

Lisle, Illinois 60532

M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours

Campus Tours

TU&TH | 10am, 2pm, 6pm

W | 10 am & 2 pm

F&SAT | 10am & 1pm

630-529-2662 | Campus

800-834-7308 | Admissions

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VISIT THE CAMPUS

The search for “welding courses near me” is over. See what the UTI Lisle campus is like up close and personal. Guided tours are held Monday through Friday so you can check out the classrooms and labs for yourself.

UPCOMING EVENTS

UTI hosts several in-person and virtual events throughout the year that can help you decide if attending our trade school in Lisle is the right call for you. View our events calendar below to see what we have coming up.

WELDING TRAINING NEAR ME

UTI Lisle’s Welding Technology program is in Lisle, Illinois, considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Students have plenty to explore in their free time, including the city of Chicago, which offers a variety of attractions. Lisle is home to places like the Morton Arboretum and museums, as well as parks and recreational areas. Those interested in the racing scene can take a drive to one of the nearby speedways or dragways, like Chicagoland Speedway and Rockford Speedway.

PREPARE FOR AN EXCITING FUTURE

You can train for an exciting career in the welding industry by attending the Welding Technology program at UTI Lisle. Students can complete the program in just 36 weeks, prepared for the field. Ready to learn more? Click the link below to request more information and connect with 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.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.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.

Universal Technical Institute of Illinois, Inc. is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

*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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