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WELDING SCHOOL NEAR MESQUITE, TX

WELDING SCHOOL NEAR MESQUITE, TX

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Universal Technical Institute’s Dallas/Fort Worth campus, located near Mesquite, includes a welding school that offers hands-on training in labs outfitted with state-of-the-industry equipment. After completing our 36-week program, our Irving, TX, welding school graduates can pursue entry-level roles as welders!1

WELDING TRAINING NEAR MESQUITE, TX

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

Our welding school can help students improve their fundamental welding abilities, math and science reasoning skills and their quick problem-solving capabilities. Graduates earn diplomas.

WELDING COURSES OFFERED

Students at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth’s welding school learn how to develop and refine their skills through 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 MESQUITE, TX

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 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 JOBS NEAR MESQUITE, TX

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

  • 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

Remember that welding career path opportunities can vary by region and current demand. If you have questions regarding opportunities near Mesquite, contact our Career Services team.1

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

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

  • Get on I-635 North. (1.6 miles)
    • Head west on West Main Street toward Lancaster Avenue. (1.4 miles)
    • Turn right to merge onto I-635 North. (0.3 miles)
  • Follow I-635 North to Freeport Parkway in Coppell. Take Exit 34 from I-635 North. (29.6 miles)
    • Merge onto I-635 North. (29.4 miles)
    • Take Exit 34 for Freeport Parkway. (0.2 miles)
    • Keep right at the fork and merge onto Freeport Parkway. (125 feet)
  • Follow Freeport Parkway and Regent Boulevard to your destination in Irving. (1.1 miles)
    • Merge onto Freeport Parkway. (0.5 miles)
    • Turn right onto Regent Boulevard. (0.2 miles)
    • Continue straight to stay on Regent Boulevard. (0.1 miles)
    • Continue straight to stay on Regent Boulevard. (0.2 miles)
    • Turn right. (69 feet)
    • Turn left. (62 feet)
    • Turn right. (72 feet)
    • Turn left. (141 feet)

    Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

UTI DALLAS/FORT WORTH CAMPUS LOCATION

5151 Regent Boulevard

Irving, Texas 75063

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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PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI DALLAS/FORT WORTH

Automotive Mechanic Training Near Mesquite, TX

Students can gain hands-on knowledge and develop automotive technician skills through the 51-week Automotive Technology program at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth.7,18 Graduates from our automotive school earn associate of occupational studies (AOS) degrees.

Diesel Mechanic Training Near Mesquite, TX

In UTI Dallas/Fort Worth’s 45-week Diesel Technology program, students learn to diagnose, repair and maintain diesel engines and equipment.7 Graduates receive diplomas.

After completing the core Diesel program, students can choose to apply for the Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training program offered at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth. This specialized program provides brand-specific training with Peterbilt, an industry leader.15

STUDENT SERVICES

Housing Assistance

UTI Dallas/Fort Worth teams with Collegiate Housing Services (CHS) to make it easier for our technical college students to find affordable shared or individual housing near campus. Contact our Housing Assistance department to learn more.

Career Services

Career Advisors at UTI campuses can assist students with locating part-time employment to help cover their education and living expenses.1 Contact Career Services for more information.

Financial Aid

Our Financial Aid department provides students with assistance filling out their FAFSA to determine if they are eligible for scholarships, grants and other forms of financial aid to help cover their welding school tuition expenses.10 Contact our Financial Aid department for more information.

ATTEND WELDING SCHOOL NEAR MESQUITE, TX

Ready to learn essential welding skills? Enroll in UTI Dallas/Fort Worth near Mesquite, Texas, to get industry-standard instruction! To learn more, contact an Admissions Representative at 1-800-834-7308 or click the link below.

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.7) Some programs may require longer than one year to complete.10) Financial aid, scholarships and grants are available to those who qualify. Awards vary due to specific conditions, criteria and state.15) Manufacturer-paid advanced training programs are conducted by UTI on behalf of manufacturers who determine acceptance criteria and conditions. These programs are not part of UTI’s accreditation. Programs available at select locations.18) UTI now offers all of its automotive, diesel, motorcycle and marine technician training in a blended-learning format consisting of online lecture courses along with in-person, hands-on lab training.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.

Universal Technical Institute of Illinois, Inc. is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

*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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