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WELDING SCHOOL NEAR DETROIT, MI

Welding School Near Detroit, Mi

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Are you searching for a hands-on welding training program? Universal Technical Institute offers a welding school near Detroit, MI, that helps prepare students for a career in just 10 months.1

WELDING TRAINING NEAR DETROIT, MI

Our welding school in Canton, MI, just west of Detroit, can end your “welding school near me” searches. We teach welding courses that help students develop skills aligned with industry demands.

With a close focus on gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), our welding program teaches students to perform clean and precise welds on various metals. This prepares them to pursue careers in exciting industries such as aerospace and motorsports. Our courses also cover other types of arc welding so that students graduate with fundamental skills employers often value in entry-level welders.

WELDING COURSES OFFERED

From prepping base metals for welding to performing open-root V-groove welds, students develop foundational knowledge through hands-on welding courses, such as:

  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding I
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding II, Drawings, Symbols, and Metal Characteristics
  • Shielded Metal Arc Open Root Welding
  • GMAW Welding
  • GTAW Aluminum Welding
  • GTAW Carbon Steel Welding
  • GTAW Stainless Steel Welding
  • GMAW/FCAW/GTAW, Equipment and Filler Metals

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEAR DETROIT, MI

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for welders, cutters, solderers and brazers in the United States 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 cost of living in the area.

Our Canton graduates often lean on Career Services for assistance in identifying opportunities that match their training.

WELDING JOBS IN DETROIT, MI

Our welding training prepares students for entry-level positions. As with any industry, over time, they may be able to advance with experience and hard work.77 Examples of entry-level and advanced welding roles include:

Entry-level


  • Welder
  • Fabrication welder
  • Welder fitter
  • Wirer

Advanced


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

Our Welding Career Guide dives deeper into advanced roles. However, it’s important to note that regional demand affects positions available, so the roles listed may not be open in Detroit, MI. Luckily, our Career Services team can help graduates search for welding roles near them!1,2

DIRECTIONS FROM DETROIT, MI, TO UTI CANTON

Up for visiting our welding training facility? Schedule a tour to browse our industry-standard labs, meet instructors and learn more about how our program can help prepare you for a career. Follow these directions to get to UTI Canton:

  1. Take East Jefferson Avenue to M-10 N/John C. Lodge Fwy. (0.7 miles)
    1. Head east on Cadillac Square toward Bates Street (0.1 miles)
    2. Use the right three lanes to turn right onto Randolph Street. (0.1 miles)
    3. Use the middle lane to turn right onto East Jefferson Avenue. (0.2 miles)
    4. Keep left to continue onto West Jefferson Avenue. (0.3 miles)
  2. Take I-94 W to Michigan Avenue in Canton. Exit from I-275 N. (28 miles)
    1. Continue straight onto M-10 N/John C. Lodge Fwy. (2.6 miles)
    2. Use the left lane to take Exit 4B to merge onto I-94 W toward Chicago (20.2 miles)
    3. Take Exit 194 to merge onto I-275 N toward Flint. (4.8 miles)
    4. Use the right two lanes to take the exit toward Michigan Avenue. (0.4 miles)
  3. Continue onto Michigan Avenue. Drive to South Haggerty Road. (1.2 miles)
    1. Turn right onto Michigan Avenue (0.2 miles)
    2. Sharp left after McDonald's (on the right). (0.6 miles)
    3. Turn right onto South Haggerty Road and the campus will be on the right. (0.4 miles)

    Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

UTI CANTON CAMPUS LOCATION

2955 Haggerty Road
    Canton, MI 48188

M-TH | 8am-8pm | Hours
F | 8am-5pm | Hours
800-447-1310 | Campus

OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THIS CAMPUS

Not sure welding training is for you? Our Canton campus also offers industry-aligned aviation, energy, robotics and automation and HVACR training!

Airframe and Powerplant Technician Training

The 20-month Airframe and Powerplant Technician program in Canton teaches students about aircraft troubleshooting, hydraulics, powerplant systems, and more. Through hands-on application, students can gain the confidence to pursue entry-level roles in the field.79 Students and graduates are also eligible to apply and test for FAA Airframe & Powerplant certification!128

Wind Power Training

The 7-month Wind Power Technician program in Canton prepares students for careers in the renewable energy sector through courses in electrical systems, hydraulic applications, wind turbine operations and more. Graduates can pursue opportunities in the field with confidence.

Industrial Maintenance Training

UTI Canton's 7-month Industrial Maintenance program prepares students to maintain and repair the powerful machinery that fuels industries like gas and coal! Through hands-on lab learning, students gain the skills employers often value.

Robotics & Automation Training

Develop mechanical, programming and electrical skills valued by employers. Our Robotics & Automation programs prepare students for roles in a variety of industries, including automotive, consumer goods and manufacturing. Students can choose from a 12-month certificate program or an 18-month associate degree program.

HVACR Technician Training

Learn to maintain and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems at our 10-month HVACR Technician program. Instructors build students' knowledge from the ground up through courses like Fundamentals of Refrigeration, Heating Systems, Commercial Refrigeration and more!

LEARN TO WELD NEAR DETROIT, MI

Ready to begin pursuing your goals? Our welding school in Canton, MI, can help. Take the first step by requesting more information about the program or submitting a welding school application online!

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.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.79) UTI aviation maintenance programs prepare graduates to apply and test for FAA mechanic certification. Graduates who don’t obtain certification may have fewer career opportunities. Some graduates get jobs in aviation or related industries other than as aviation maintenance technicians. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment, salary or FAA certification.128) UTI will pay for certain third-party FAA certification exam fees for qualifying students. See catalog for details and requirements.

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