Welding School & Training Near Buckeye, AZ: Prepare for a Welding Career

Practical, hands-on learning is the backbone of our welding training at UTI Avondale. We use industry-aligned tools and instruct our Welding Technology students on the four primary arc welding methods:

• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
• Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)

Graduates of UTI Avondale’s welding school receive diplomas and are prepared to pursue careers in welding. This industry suits individuals who are detail focused, safety conscious and committed to ongoing learning.

Skilled welders are in demand. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts more than 45,000 estimated average annual welding job openings in the United States.⁴²

According to the BLS, 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 training grads are prepared to become entry-level welders or other entry-level roles such as:

• Fabrication welder
• Welder fitter
• Wirer

As with any industry, over time, welders may be able to advance their careers with experience and hard work.⁷⁷ Here are a few examples of advanced welding technology careers:

• Inspector
• Quality control
• Certified welding inspector
• Welding project manager

Remember that local demand will determine welding employment opportunities in the region. For any inquiries about job possibilities in Buckeye for UTI graduates, don't hesitate to contact our Career Services team.

Planning a tour to UTI Avondale? These steps will lead you straight to our welding school:

1. Get on I-10 East (5.2 miles)
1. Head west on Monroe Avenue toward South 5th Street (0.4 miles)
2. Turn right onto North 1st Street/South Miller Road (4.2 miles)
3. Take the Phoenix ramp (0.6 miles)
2. Follow I-10 East to North 107th Avenue in Avondale. Take exit 132 from I-10 East (17.3 miles)
1. Merge onto I-10 East (17.0 miles)
2. Take exit 132 for 107th Avenue (0.3 miles)
3. Continue on North 107th Avenue to your destination (0.6 miles)
1. Turn right onto North 107th Avenue (0.5 miles)
2. Turn left onto West Pierce Street (0.1 miles)
3. Turn right (72 feet)
4. Turn right (3 feet)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

At UTI Avondale, the 51-week Automotive Technology program is designed to help equip students with maintenance and repair skills for different types of vehicles.⁷ Graduates earn associate of occupational studies (AOS) degrees.

UTI Avondale offers a Diesel Technology program that spans 45 weeks and helps prepare students with the necessary industry skills to solve diesel tech-related issues.⁷ Graduates earn diplomas or AOS degrees if they take additional courses.

UTI Avondale offers an 18-month Airframe & Powerplant Technician training program, which helps prepare students with the knowledge to examine, service and repair aircraft engines. Graduates earn diplomas.⁷⁹

Thinking about training at UTI Avondale but stressed about housing? Compass Rose Student Housing Services can help reduce the hassle of finding accommodations. Contact our Housing Assistance department to learn more.

At UTI Avondale, our Career Advisors have the mission to support students in their pursuit of part-time jobs while studying.¹

Plus, our commitment extends beyond graduation. We offer ongoing assistance to our graduates in their industry job search, regardless of the time elapsed since graduation or the program they've completed.

Contact Career Services for more information.

At UTI Avondale, the Financial Aid team's objective is to assist students with completing their FAFSA and discover possible financial solutions for those who qualify and need help with trade school tuition.¹⁰ Potential financial aid solutions could include:

• Scholarships and grants
• Student loans
• Work study

Contact our Financial Aid department for more information.