Welding School & Training Near Bayonne, NJ: Prepare for a Welding Career

Just a drive from Bayonne, NJ, lies Universal Technical Institute’s Bloomfield, NJ welding school, which offers a 36-week hands-on training program that focuses on the four primary industrial arc welds.

At UTI Bloomfield, we offer a welding training program that prioritizes hands-on learning with industry-aligned tools. Our Welding Technology curriculum includes training on the four primary arc welding methods, preparing graduates to pursue careers in welding.¹ These methods include:

• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
• Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)

After finishing our welding school, graduates are awarded certificates. Welding is a suitable career for those who appreciate precision, safety and continuous learning.

Skilled welders are in demand. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts more than 45,000 estimated average annual welding job openings in the United States.⁴²

According to the 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.

Welding training grads are prepared to become entry-level welders or other entry-level roles such as:

• Fabrication welder
• Welder fitter
• Wirer

As with any industry, over time, welders may be able to advance their careers with experience and hard work.⁷⁷ Here are a few examples of advanced welding technology careers:

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

It’s important to remember that job opportunities will depend on the needs of the local market. If you're a graduate of UTI seeking job opportunities in Bayonne, contact our Career Services team.

1. Get on I-78 West from Avenue East (2.2 miles)
1. Head northeast on Broadway toward West 30th Street (207 feet)
2. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto East 30th Street (0.1 miles)
3. Turn left onto Avenue East (1.2 miles)
4. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit (toll road) (0.2 miles)
5. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-78 West/NJ Turnpike/I-95/Newark and merge onto I-78 West (toll road) (0.6 miles)
2. Continue on I-78 West. Take I-95 North to NJ-3 West in East Rutherford. Take exit 16 West from I-95 North (11.8 miles)
1. Merge onto I-78 West (toll road) (2.5 miles)
2. Take exit 14 to merge onto I-95 North (toll road) (7.9 miles)
3. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 16 West for NJ-3 West (toll road) (0.8 miles)
4. Keep right and merge onto NJ-3 West (0.7 miles)
3. Continue on NJ-3 West to your destination in Bloomfield (7.4 miles)
1. Merge onto NJ-3 West (5.9 miles)
2. Take the exit toward Broad Street/Paterson/Bloomfield (427 feet)
3. Keep left at the fork to continue toward Allwood Road (75 feet)
4. Turn left onto Allwood Road (0.1 miles)
5. Turn left onto Broad Street (1.1 miles)
6. Turn left (0.1 miles)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

Students in UTI Bloomfield's 51-week Automotive Technology program have the opportunity to learn about the methods of repair and maintenance for a range of vehicle models.⁷ Graduates earn certificates.

Over the span of 45 weeks, UTI Bloomfield’s Diesel Technology program provides students with a fundamental understanding of diesel technology so they are prepared to tackle repair and maintenance of diesel engines after graduation.⁷ Graduates earn certificates.

If you're planning a move to UTI Bloomfield and seeking suitable accommodations, contact our Housing Assistance department to see how we can help.

At UTI Bloomfield, our dedicated team of Career Advisors can assist students in finding part-time work during their studies.¹

Moreover, we extend this support to our graduates, helping them in their job hunt in the industry, regardless of how long it's been since they graduated or the program they completed.

Contact Career Services for more information.

For students at UTI Bloomfield, the Financial Aid team is committed to providing students assistance with completing their FAFSA. They also help identify potential financial resources to assist eligible students with trade school tuition.¹⁰ Potential financial aid options could include:

• Scholarships and grants
• Student loans

Contact our Financial Aid department for more information.