Welding School Near Union City, NJ

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) offers a welding school near Union City, NJ, that helps prepare students to pursue careers in less than nine months.¹

Are you still searching “welding school near me”? UTI’s Bloomfield, NJ, welding school is less than 12 miles from Union City!

We developed our welding training curriculum in collaboration with Lincoln Electric, a leader in welding technology manufacturing and design. Our industry-aligned courses can equip students with the skills many employers value in entry-level candidates.

Experienced instructors teach each course and display their passion by acting as mentors who help students fine-tune important welding traits such as initiative, problem-solving and endurance.

Our welding courses teach students the four main types of arc welding, how to weld in various positions, safety standards and more.

• Introduction to Welding, Safety & Careers
• Principles of Welding
• Gas Metal Arc Welding I (GMAW)
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (SMAW)
• Engineering & 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)

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported 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.

Wondering where welders work? The largest employer of welders in 2023 was the manufacturing industry, followed by specialty trade contractors.

Schedule a tour to experience what it would be like to train at our welding school. Getting to UTI Bloomfield from Union City, NJ, is simple:

1. Get on NJ-495 W in North Bergen from John F. Kennedy Boulevard. (1 mile)
1. Head northwest on 45th Street toward Cottage Place. (0.1 miles)
2. Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard. (0.5 miles)
3. Take a slight left. (0.1 miles)
4. Merge onto NJ-495 W via the ramp to the NJ Turnpike. (0.2 miles)
2. Follow NJ-3 W to Allwood Road in Clifton. Take the exit toward Broad Street/Paterson/Bloomfield from NJ-3 W. (9.4 miles)
1. Merge onto NJ-495 W. (0.2 miles)
2. Use the right two lanes to take the NJ-3 W exit toward the Sports Complex/Garden State Parkway. (0.3 miles)
3. Continue onto NJ-3 W (signs for Clifton). (8.8 miles)
4. Take the exit toward Broad Street/Paterson/Bloomfield. (427 feet)
5. Keep left at the fork to continue toward Allwood Road. (75 feet)
3. Take Broad Street to your destination in Bloomfield. (1.4 miles)
1. Turn left onto Allwood Road. (0.1 miles)
2. Turn left onto Broad Street. (1.1 miles)
3. Turn left. (0.1 miles)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

Gain industry-related skills in preparation for a career. Our 51-week Automotive Technology program teaches students the fundamentals of automotive maintenance, diagnosis and repair through courses like Introduction to Engines, Braking Systems, Automatic Transmissions and Steering and Suspension Systems.⁷ Graduates earn certificates and can substitute their training for one of the two years of work experience required to test for ASE certification.

Learn how to maintain and repair various types of diesel-powered equipment in just 45 weeks.⁷ The Diesel Technology program at UTI Bloomfield covers topics that prepare students to pursue careers, including Diesel Engines Service & Repair, Diesel Hydraulic Systems, and Diesel Truck Preventive Maintenance. Graduates earn certificates and can use their training as one of the two years of work experience needed to take ASE certification exams.

In just 39 weeks, students learn about basic electricity, heating systems, commercial refrigeration and much more! Get hands-on training to prepare you for a career. Graduates earn a certificate.