WELDING TRAINING NEAR PLANO, TX
UTI Dallas/Fort Worth’s Welding Technology program provides 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)
This program provides students with hands-on training opportunities to practice and hone their skills. Graduates receive 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-1)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (SMAW-1)
- Engineering and Fabrication
- Gas Metal Arc Welding II (GMAW-2)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding II (SMAW-2)
- 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 PLANO, 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 PLANO, TX
Most of our welding school grads start out prepared to work 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 Plano, contact our Career Services team.1
DIRECTIONS FROM PLANO, TX, TO UTI DALLAS/FORT WORTH
Follow these steps to get to UTI’s welding school, which is located in Irving:
- Get on US-75 South. (1 mile)
- Head west on East 15th Street toward K Avenue. (0.6 miles)
- Use the left lane to turn left onto North Central Expressway. (0.1 miles)
- Use the left lane to take the ramp onto US-75 South. (0.2 miles)
- Follow US-75 South and I-635 West to Freeport Parkway in Coppell. Take Exit 34 from I-635 West. (22.4 miles)
- Merge onto US-75 South. (6.9 miles)
- Use the right three lanes to take Exit 21 to merge onto I-635 West. (15.3 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
972-505-2200 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
| Housing
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PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI DALLAS/FORT WORTH
Automotive Mechanic Training Near Plano, TX
Automotive Technology students at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth receive hands-on automotive training and learn essential automotive technician skills during our 51-week program.18,7 Graduates from our automotive school earn associate of occupational studies (AOS) degrees.
Diesel Mechanic Training Near Plano, TX
UTI Dallas/Fort Worth’s Diesel Technology program teaches students how to diagnose, repair and maintain diesel engines and equipment over the course of 45 weeks.7 Graduates receive diplomas. After completing the core Diesel program, students at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth can apply for the Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) program offered in collaboration with industry leader Peterbilt to undergo additional specialized training.15
STUDENT SERVICES
Housing Assistance
UTI Dallas/Fort Worth and Collegiate Housing Services (CHS) have teamed to make it easier for our vocational school students to find affordable shared or individual housing near campus. Contact our Housing Assistance department to learn more.
Career Services
UTI has experienced Career Advisors on each campus who can assist students with finding part-time jobs to help supplement their income while attending school.1 Contact Career Services for more information.
Financial Aid
Students can get help filling out their FAFSA to determine if they are eligible for scholarships, grants and other financial aid options that can help offset welding school tuition expenses.10 Contact our Financial Aid department for more information.