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On the hunt for a welding school near Santa Ana, CA? End your “welding school near me” searches at UTI Long Beach, where you can receive industry-aligned training in hands-on labs purposefully constructed to mirror a professional working environment.1
WELDING TRAINING NEAR SANTA ANA, CA
UTI’s Long Beach, CA welding school is just 36 weeks from start to finish and helps prepare students to pursue entry-level welding careers once they graduate.1 Many graduates lean on our Career Services department to help them locate potential career opportunities, as they have relationships with employers across the U.S.!
Throughout the welding training program, students take comprehensive courses that teach them four different arc welding processes, how to weld in different positions, how to use design software, quality control and more!
Students can graduate with a diploma and the foundational knowledge employers may look for in entry-level welders.1
WELDING COURSES OFFERED
Developed in conjunction with industry leader Lincoln Electric, the following welding courses help prepare students to pursue entry-level careers after graduation.
- 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 SANTA ANA, CA
UTI’s welding school graduates can pursue work in a variety of environments after graduating, including:
- Welding shops
- Automotive shops
- Shipyards
- Railroads
- Aerospace plants
- Oil rigs
- Manufacturing plants
- Raceways
- Construction sites
- Robotics factories
Because welding skills are easily transferrable, it is considered a mobile career with opportunities to learn new skills and techniques. Depending on the demand, experienced welders may be able to transition from one industry to another.
But what about salary? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (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 JOBS IN SANTA ANA, CA
The welding training program in Long Beach prepares students to pursue entry-level welding careers as welders, fabricators and fitters.1 While most of our grads start out working as entry-level welders or in other entry-level roles, as with any industry, over time, you may be able to advance in your career with hard work.
A few exciting, advanced career paths include77:
- Welding project managers ensure welding projects are completed within budget, safely, on time and up to standard.
- Quality controllers examine welding processes and test completed welds to maximize efficiency and ensure met standards.
- Certified welding inspectors review and approve welding practices, manage quality control methods, and use various instruments and tools to inspect and test the safety and accuracy of welds.
Read about other advanced welding roles on our careers page! Keep in mind that the welding career opportunities in Santa Ana, may not align with the ones mentioned in our career guide due to variations in demand across different regions.
DIRECTIONS FROM SANTA ANA, CA, TO UTI LONG BEACH
The commute from Santa Ana to our welding school in Long Beach is approximately 21 miles. Follow these directions to get there:
- Get on I-5 N. (1.8 miles)
- Head north on Main St toward W 1st St. (1.5 miles)
- Turn right to merge onto I-5 N toward Los Angeles. (0.3 miles)
- Follow CA-22 W and I-405 N to CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd in Long Beach. Take Exit 27 from I-405 N. (17.5 miles)
- Merge onto I-5 N. (0.3 miles)
- Use the right two lanes to take Exit 106 and merge onto CA-22 W toward Long Beach. (10.8 miles)
- Merge onto the I-405 N. (6 miles)
- Use the right two lanes to take Exit 27 for CA-19 S/Lakewood Blvd toward the Long Beach Airport. (0.2 miles)
- Keep right at the fork and follow the signs for CA-19 N/Lakewood Blvd N/Long Beach Airport/L.B. City College/Devry University and merge onto CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd. (0.2 miles)
- Continue on CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd. (1.6 miles)
- Merge onto CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd. (1.3 miles)
- Turn left on E Contant St. (0.2 miles)
- Turn right onto Worsham Ave. (213 feet)
- Take the next right. (79 feet)
- Turn left and UTI will be on your right. (66 feet)
UTI LONG BEACH CAMPUS LOCATION
4175 East Conant Street
Long Beach, California 90808
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
562-541-7000 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
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OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI LONG BEACH
Diesel Mechanic School
Learn to maintain, diagnose and overhaul various diesel-powered equipment through 45 weeks of instructor-led online training combined with hands-on application!7 Develop the knowledge needed to test for ASE certification after graduation and receive a diploma to prove your training.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP TODAY
UTI’s welding school can help you develop in-demand skills and prepare you for an exciting future! Get started today by requesting more info. We’ll connect you with an Admissions Rep who can answer any questions you may have or walk you through the next steps in the process.