WELDING SCHOOL NEAR ARLINGTON, TX

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Overview

Students at Universal Technical Institute’s welding school near Arlington can receive welding training instruction in labs outfitted with current industry equipment. Graduates from our 36-week Irving, TX, welding school are prepared to pursue entry-level welding roles after program completion!¹

WELDING TRAINING NEAR ARLINGTON, TX

UTI Dallas/Fort Worth’s Welding Technology program provides hands-on welding training in four main arc welding processes:

Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)
Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)

Our Welding curriculum allows students to practice their skills and problem-solving abilities. To get the most out of their training, aspiring welders should strive to be curious, competent and tenacious! Graduates receive diplomas.

WELDING COURSES OFFERED

Students at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth’s welding school learn how to 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)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEAR ARLINGTON, TX

Skilled welders are in demand. There are more than 42,000 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 Dallas/Fort Worth-Arlington area was $47,220 in May 2022.²⁶ 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 JOBS NEAR ARLINGTON, TX

Most of our welding school grads start out working as entry-level technicians or in other entry-level roles, including:

Welder
Welder fitter

Fabrication welder

Over time, welders can advance their careers with experience and hard work. Here are a few examples of advanced welding technology careers available in the field:⁷⁷

Inspector
Quality control

Certified welding inspector
Welding project manager

Keep in mind — welding career path opportunities can vary by region and current demand. If you have questions regarding opportunities near Arlington, contact our Career Services team.¹

DIRECTIONS FROM ARLINGTON, TX, TO UTI DALLAS/FORT WORTH

Follow these steps to get to UTI’s welding school, which is located in Irving:

Get on TX-360 North in Grand Prairie from West Abram Street, East Division Street, Stadium Drive, Ballpark Way and North Highway 360/TX-360 Frontage Road/North Watson Road (5.2 miles)

Head east on West Abram Street toward South Center Street (0.6 miles)
Use the left two lanes to turn left onto South Collins Street (0.2 miles)
Slight right toward East Division Street (184 feet)
Turn right onto East Division Street (0.8 miles)
Turn left onto Stadium Drive (0.6 miles)
Continue onto Ballpark Way (1 mile)
Turn right onto East Lamar Boulevard (0.8 miles)
Turn left onto North Highway 360/TX-360 Frontage Road/North Watson Road (180 feet)
Continue straight to stay on North Highway 360/TX-360 Frontage Road/North Watson Road (0.9 miles)
Use the left lane to take the ramp onto TX-360 North (0.2 miles)

Continue on TX-360 North. Take TX-121 North to South Royal Lane in Coppell. Take Exit 35 from I-635 East (16 miles)

Merge onto TX-360 North (9.9 miles)
Merge onto TX-121 North (4 miles)
Use the right two lanes to take the I-635 East exit (1.4 miles)
Continue onto I-635 East (0.4 miles)
Take Exit 35 for Royal Lane (0.3 miles)

Continue on South Royal Lane to your destination in Irving (0.9 miles)

Turn right onto South Royal Lane (0.4 miles)
Turn left onto Regent Boulevard (0.4 miles)
Turn left (404 feet)
Turn left (72 feet)
Turn left (141 feet)

UTI DALLAS/FORT WORTH CAMPUS LOCATION

OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI DALLAS/FORT WORTH

Automotive

Diesel

Automotive Mechanic Training Near Arlington, TX

Students can gain firsthand automotive knowledge and hone critical skills in UTI Dallas/Fort Worth’s 51-week Automotive Technology program.⁷ Graduates earn associate of occupational studies (AOS) degrees.

Diesel Mechanic Training Near Arlington, TX

Over the course of 45 weeks,⁷ Diesel Technology students at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth can learn key skills for diagnosing, repairing and maintaining diesel technologies. Graduates obtain diplomas.

After completing the core Diesel program, students can apply for Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training with industry leader Peterbilt.¹⁵

STUDENT SERVICES

Housing Assistance

UTI Dallas/Fort Worth teams with Collegiate Housing Services (CHS) to assist trade school students in finding individual or shared housing near campus. Contact our Housing Assistance department to learn more.

Career Services

UTI has Career Advisors on each campus who can assist students with finding part-time work to help supplement their income during their training.¹ Contact Career Services for more information.

Financial Aid

The Financial Aid office can assist students with financial aid options like scholarships and grants to help cover welding school tuition costs.¹⁰ Contact our Financial Aid department for more information.

ATTEND WELDING SCHOOL NEAR ARLINGTON, TX

Get industry-aligned training by enrolling at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth, which offers a Welding program near Arlington, Texas! To learn more, contact one of our Admissions Representatives at 1-800-834-7308 or click the link below!