Train for a Welding Career in Houston
What to Expect at UTI’s Houston Welding School
Through live lab training and expert guidance, welding students at Houston build real-world confidence with in-demand techniques like:
- Arc welding.
- Proper machine usage.
- Reading blueprints.
- Project planning.
- Math and measurements.
Welding Training & Classes Available
Students can take welding classes like:
- Introduction to Welding, Safety and Careers
- Principles of Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding I and II (GMAW)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding I and II (SMAW)
- Engineering and Fabrication i>
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
- Pipe Welding
- Welding Applications I (GMAW & FCAW)
- Welding Applications II (SMAW & GTAW)
Success Spotlight: Meet a Welding Grad
Industry-Aligned Training
Our welding training, made in collaboration with Lincoln Electric, helps students learn the right skills needed to work in the industry — and to practice them on tools and tech found on today’s job sites.
Local Welding Career Outlook & Opportunities
Our welding training grads are prepared to work as entry-level welders or in other entry-level roles such as:
- Welder fitter.
- Fabrication welder.
As with any industry, over time, welders may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work. More advanced welding roles include:77
- Welding project manager.
- Certified welding inspector.
- Quality control.
Keep in mind that actual job openings will depend on local demand. Need help finding a welding job in Texas? Career Services can support your local search for opportunities every step of the way.
Experience the UTI Houston Campus
Curious about UTI Houston? Walk through campus with us in person — or explore our training spaces online through the virtual tour.
CAMPUS LOCATION
721 Lockhaven Drive
Houston, Texas 77073
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
281-443-6262 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
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Student Support Services
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
CAREER SERVICES
FINANCIAL AID
- Scholarships.10
- Grants.
- Student loans.
Apply for Welding School in Houston!
Welding school in Houston, Texas, on your radar? UTI Houston offers hands-on training focused on real skills for real careers.1
Call 1-800-834-7308 or click below to learn more. Want to jump straight in? Enroll now!
Houston Welding School FAQs
The Welding Technology program at UTI Houston takes nine months to complete.
Yes! Our program was designed to teach skills from the ground up — meaning you can enroll as a total beginner and graduate ready for the industry.
To visit UTI Houston, book an in-person tour or explore virtually.
To apply for welding training at UTI Houston, you must have a high school diploma or an equivalent, such as a GED certificate. Take a look at our full admissions requirements here.
While enrolled, students can contact Career Services to view available part-time employment opportunities, allowing them to enhance their skills and resumes before graduating.1 After program completion, alumni can continue contacting our Advisors for job search assistance — regardless of how long it has been since graduation.