Why Choose UTI Bloomfield for Welding Training
If you’re looking for a welding school in New Jersey, consider the 36-week Welding Technology program offered at Universal Technical Institute’s campus in Bloomfield. This curriculum can help prepare you for the industry.
36 weeks
12 courses
4 welding processes
Inside the UTI Bloomfield Welding Experience
The Welding Technology program at UTI Bloomfield teaches the four main arc welding processes used by professional welders by giving students the opportunities to train on equipment used in the industry:
- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
- Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
- Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
Welding Courses Offered at Bloomfield
The Welding Technology program at UTI Bloomfield not only encompasses the four main arc welding processes but also teaches a range of welding positions. These include fixed, rolling and overhead positions for pipes, as well as flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions for plate or sheet metals. Courses in the program 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).
Graduate Spotlight: Life After UTI Welding
Welding Career Paths in Bloomfield and Beyond
Most of our grads are prepared to work 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. Welding training can help prepare graduates of UTI Bloomfield for career opportunities in a range of entry-level and advanced roles:
- Welder
- Fabrication welder
- Welder fitter
Entry-level
- Inspector
- Quality control
- Certified welding inspector
- Welding project manager
Advanced77
Keep in mind that job openings in Bloomfield will depend on local demand. Graduates can reach out to our Career Services team to get help finding opportunities in their area. Check out our welding career guide to learn about these opportunities and more!
45,000+
Estimated average annual welding job openings in the U.S.42
$51,000
Median annual salary* for welders in the United States26
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1515 Broad Street
Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003
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Ready To Begin Welding Training in Bloomfield?
In as little as 36 weeks, you can train to become a skilled combination welder at UTI’s Bloomfield campus.1 The Welding Technology program can provide you the education you need to pursue a career in the industry. Learn more when you request more info and an Admissions Representative will reach out. You can also fill out an application today!
Bloomfield Welding School FAQs
Welding training at UTI Bloomfield is designed to be completed in just nine months. This focused, hands-on program helps students build foundational welding skills in a short time, preparing them to pursue entry-level roles in the field.
At UTI’s welding school in Bloomfield, students can gain the skills needed to test for welding certifications after they graduate. The program is aligned with American Welding Society (AWS) standards, helping graduates prepare to test for various welding certifications that may be valued by employers.
Yes. While employment isn’t guaranteed, UTI offers career services to support Bloomfield welding training students and graduates. This includes help with job search strategies, resume writing and networking with potential employers.
Absolutely! Prospective students are encouraged to schedule a tour of UTI’s Bloomfield welding school. It’s a great way to see the labs, meet instructors, and learn more about the training environment.
To enroll in welding training in Bloomfield, applicants must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Additional requirements may apply, so it’s recommended to speak with an Admissions Representative to go over all the details and start your application.