Universal Technical Institute's welding school in Mooresville, NC, students receive instruction in classrooms and labs outfitted with industry-standard equipment. Graduates of the 36-week Mooresville, NC, welding school are equipped to pursue entry-level welding work after program completion!1
WELDING TRAINING NEAR CHARLOTTE, NC
UTI’s Welding Technology program provides hands-on welding training in four major welding processes, including:
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
- Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
- Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)
- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
Our welding courses offer students a chance to hone their abilities and exercise their problem-solving capabilities. Aspiring welders should also be inquisitive, proficient and persistent to gain the most out of this training!
WELDING COURSES OFFERED
Students at UTI’s welding school develop and refine their skills through welding courses that 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)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEAR CHARLOTTE, NC
Skilled welders are in demand. There are more than 45,000 estimated average annual welding job openings in the United States.42
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for welders, cutters, solderers and brazers in the U.S. 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 the cost of living in the area.
WELDING JOBS IN CHARLOTTE, NC
Most of our welding school grads start out working as entry-level welders or in other entry-level roles, including:
- Welder
- Fabrication welder
- Welder fitter
- Wirer
Over time, welders can advance in their careers with experience and hard work.77 Here are a few examples of advanced welding technology careers available in the field:
- Inspector
- Quality control
- Certified welding inspector
- Welding project manager
Keep in mind that welding career path opportunities can vary by region and current demand. If you have questions regarding opportunities near Charlotte, contact our Career Services team.
DIRECTIONS FROM CHARLOTTE TO UTI
Follow these steps to get to UTI’s welding school in Mooresville (this route has tolls):
- Get on I-277 North from West 6th Street and North Graham Street (1.1 miles)
- Head northeast on South Tryon Street toward West Trade Street (0.2 miles)
- Turn left onto West 6th Street (0.3 miles)
- Turn right onto North Graham Street (0.5 miles)
- Turn right (signs for NC-16 North/I-277 North/I-77/US-21) (387 feet)
- Take the ramp onto I-277 North (430 feet)
- Take I-77 Express Lane to NC-150 East/West Plaza Drive in Iredell County. Take exit 36 from I-77 North (25.7 miles)
- Merge onto I-277 North (0.6 miles)
- Use the second-from-the-right lane to take exit 5A for I-77 North/US-21 North toward I-85 South/Statesville (200 feet)
- Keep left at the fork to continue on Exit 5B and merge onto I-77 Express Lane (3.6 miles)
- Keep left at the fork to stay on I-77 Express Lane (2.8 miles)
- Keep left at the fork to stay on I-77 Express Lane (4.0 miles)
- Keep left at the fork to stay on I-77 Express Lane (2.7 miles)
- Keep left at the fork to stay on I-77 Express Lane (3.4 miles)
- Keep left at the fork to stay on I-77 Express Lane (1.1 miles)
- Keep left at the fork to stay on I-77 Express Lane (3.6 miles)
- Keep left at the fork to stay on I-77 Express Lane (2.2 miles)
- Merge onto I-77 North (1.5 miles)
- Take exit 36 to merge onto NC-150 East/West Plaza Drive toward Mooresville (0.2 miles)
- Take Straightaway Drive, Oates Road, Talbert Pointe Drive and Byers Creek Road to your destination (1.7 miles)
- Use the left lane to merge onto NC-150 East/West Plaza Drive (367 feet)
- Turn left onto Straightaway Drive (0.2 miles)
- Turn right onto Oates Road (0.6 miles)
- Turn left onto Talbert Pointe Drive (0.3 miles)
- Turn left onto Byers Creek Road (0.4 miles)
- Turn right (138 feet)
- Turn left (174 feet)
- Turn right (92 feet)
CAMPUS LOCATION
220 Byers Creek Road
Mooresville, North Carolina 28117
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
704-658-1950 | Campus
877-201-2597 | Admissions
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STUDENT SERVICES
Housing Assistance
Collegiate Housing Services (CHS) helps trade school students find shared or individual housing near campus. Contact our Housing Assistance department to learn more.
Career Services
Career Advisors can help students look for a job in the field of their choice. The Early Employment Program can also help qualified auto students gain part time employment with companies who may provide tuition reimbursement after graduation.36 Contact Career Services to learn more!
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid office can help students explore financial aid options, such as scholarships and grants, to pay for welding school tuition fees.10 Contact our Financial Aid department for more information.