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June 30

WELDING SCHOOL IN EXTON, PENNSYLVANIA

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TRAIN FOR A WELDING CAREER AT UTI EXTON

Welders have their hands in many different industries, from automotive parts production to construction projects. They use their skills to melt down materials to produce new parts and structures.

The Welding Technology program offered at Universal Technical Institute (UTI) helps students gain the skills and knowledge needed for entry-level roles in the industry.1 UTI’s welding school near Philadelphia is a great place to start your training.

36 weeks

Weeks of hands-on career prep

4

Arc welding processes to learn

8+

Hands-on courses

ABOUT OUR WELDING PROGRAM

There are four main types of arc welding processes used in the industry today, and students at our welding school near Philadelphia are trained in how to perform all of them. These processes include:


Photo from UTI Houston campus

Photo from UTI Houston campus.

WELDING TRAINING & CLASSES

The search for “welding classes near me” has brought you here to UTI, where our curriculum covers the same topics understood by professionals in the field.

In addition to learning the four main arc welding processes, Welding Technology students can also learn how to weld in a variety of positions, which helps them prepare to become combination welders. 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)

WELDING TECHNICIANS ARE IN DEMAND

From construction to manufacturing, trained welders can work in a range of industries. Employers are looking to hire skilled welders for careers in the industry. Find out more here.

WELDING DIPLOMA NEAR PHILADELPHIA

Employers hiring for welding positions will often look at a candidate’s graduation documents from the place they built their skill set. Graduates from UTI Exton’s Welding program earn diplomas.

TRAINING CREATED WITH LINCOLN ELECTRIC

Lincoln Electric is a leader in the development, design and manufacturing of welding technology—and UTI is proud to have a relationship with them. The Welding Technology curriculum has been developed alongside Lincoln Electric, which allows UTI Exton students to train with the brand’s state-of-the-industry technology, including VRTEX® virtual welders.

CAREER OUTLOOK & OPPORTUNITIES

Grads from our welding school near Philadelphia are prepared to start out working 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.77 There are several entry-level and advanced roles that welders can pursue careers in, including:

    Entry-level

  • Welder
  • Fabrication Welder
  • Welder Fitter

    Advanced

  • Inspector
  • Quality Control
  • Certified Welding Inspector
  • Welding Project Manager

Find out more about these opportunities by checking out our welding career guide here!

45,000+

Estimated average annual welding job openings in the U.S.42

$48,940

Median annual salary* for welders in the U.S.26

*Not entry-level and is dependent on factors like experience, location and employer compensation.

ABOUT THE CAMPUS

Your search for “welding classes near me” is over. UTI Exton is located near Philadelphia, where you can explore famous historic sites and attractions. There are also several raceways and speedways in the area, including Pocono Raceway, which is known as the “Tricky Triangle” due to its unique track design.

CAMPUS LOCATION

750 Pennsylvania Drive

Exton, Pennsylvania 19341

M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours

Campus Tours

TU&TH | 10am, 2pm, 6pm

W | 10 am & 2 pm

F&SAT | 10am & 1pm

800-834-7308 | Admissions

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WELDING SCHOOL NEAR ME

Our welding school near Philadelphia proudly serves the following communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware: Allentown, Bethlehem, Camden, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Reading, Trenton, and Wilmington.

UTI Exton is a great home base for students in the welding program, and there’s plenty to explore during free time. From local landmarks like the Liberty Bell to sprawling parks where you can enjoy the outdoors, there’s always something to do. If you’re a racing or motocross enthusiast, you can indulge your passion by accessing different venues that cater to your interests—including Maple Grove Raceway and the Pagoda Motorcycle Club Motocross Track.

TOUR THE CAMPUS

If you want to check out the UTI Exton campus for yourself, tours are offered in-person Monday through Friday. Book one below!

UPCOMING EVENTS

UTI’s welding school in Exton hosts events both virtually and in-person year-round, so you can stay up to date with what’s going on. Learn more about our upcoming events by clicking the link below!

TRAIN AT OUR WELDING SCHOOL IN EXTON

If you’ve been looking for a welding school local to you, you’re in the right place. Students can graduate from the Welding Technology program in as little as 36 weeks. Click below to connect with an Admissions Representative today to get more information!

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.42) For Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an annual average of 45,800 job openings between 2023 and 2033. Job openings include openings due to net employment changes and net replacements. See Table 1.10 Occupational separations and openings, projected 2023–33, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, viewed November 4, 2024. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.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.

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*Registration Fee Waiver will apply to any student who enrolls by July 31, 2025, with a start date between March 31, 2025, and September 25, 2025.

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