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Universal Technical Institute’s Dallas/Fort Worth campus, located near Mesquite, includes a welding school that offers hands-on instruction set in labs outfitted with current 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 hands-on 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 school offers hands-on training opportunities to help students improve their fundamental welding abilities, their math and science reasoning skills, and their quick problem-solving capabilities. To realize their welding potential, students should also be inquisitive, professional and tenacious! Graduates obtain 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)
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 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
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)
UTI DALLAS/FORT WORTH CAMPUS LOCATION
5151 Regent Boulevard
Irving, Texas 75063
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
972-505-2200 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
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OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI DALLAS/FORT WORTH
Automotive Mechanic Training Near Mesquite, TX
Students can gain hands-on knowledge18 and develop automotive technician skills through the 51-week7 Automotive Technology program at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth. 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-week7 Diesel Technology program, students learn to diagnose, repair and maintain diesel engines and equipment. 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 assistance with finding scholarships, grants and other forms of financial aid to help students with 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.