WELDING SCHOOL NEAR LANCASTER, PA

Lincoln Electric, a leader in the development, design and manufacturing of welding technology, helped UTI develop courses aligned with industry standards. Topics 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)

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 of earned more and half earned less. Remember that salary can depend on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area.

Welding school graduates who are interested in welding opportunities outside Pennsylvania may be encouraged to know that the BLS reports more than 45,000 estimated average annual welding job openings in the U.S.⁴² UTI’s Career Services department can help them identify roles in the region that interests them.

Those who have combination welding skills like the ones taught at UTI can seek work in a variety of environments, including:

• Oil rigs
• Welding shops
• Robotics factories
• Construction sites
• Shipyards
• Railroads
• Auto repair shops

Most of our welding training grads start as entry-level welders, but as with any industry, over time you may be able to advance with experience and hard work.⁷⁷ Examples of entry-level and advanced roles include:

The above career paths are exciting to consider, but their availability in the Lancaster area depends on regional demand. Graduates can contact Career Services for assistance finding local opportunities.

READ: 14 DIFFERENT TYPES OF WELDING JOBS & CAREERS YOU CAN PURSUE

Our campus in Exton is open for tours! Schedule one and head our way by following these directions (this route has tolls):

1. 1. Get on US-30 W in East Lampeter Township from E King St and PA-23 E. (3.1 miles)
a)Head northeast on E King St toward N Christian St. (1 mile)
b)Turn left onto N Broad St. (0.2 miles)
c)Turn right onto E Chestnut St. (348 feet)
d)E Chestnut St turns slightly left and becomes PA-23 E/Grofftown Rd. Continue to follow PA-23 E. (1.3 miles)
e)Use any lane to merge onto US-30 W via the ramp to New Holland/Harrisburg. (0.5 miles)


2. 2. Follow US-222 N and I-76 to Uwchlan Township. Take Exit 312 from I-76. (43.2 mi)
a)Merge onto US-30 W. (0.9 miles)
b)Take the US-222 N exit toward Ephrata/Reading. (0.5 miles)
c)Continue onto US-222 N. (15 miles)
d)Take the exit toward I-76/PA-272/Pa Turnpike/Denver. (0.2 miles)
e)Turn right onto Colonel Howard Blvd. (0.7 miles)
f)Keep right at the fork and follow signs for I-76 and merge onto I-76. (25.3 miles)
g)Take Exit 312 for PA-100 S toward Pottstown Pike. (0.4 miles)
h)Keep right at the fork and follow signs for PA-100 N/Pottstown and merge onto PA-100 N/Pottstown Pike. (0.2 miles)



3. 3. Continue onto PA-100 N/Pottstown Pike toward UTI Exton. (0.8 mi)
a)Merge onto PA-100 N/Pottstown Pike. (0.4 miles)
b)Turn left onto W Township Line Rd. (0.1 miles)
c)Continue onto Pennsylvania Dr. (0.2 miles)
d)Turn right and UTI Exton will be on the right. (177 feet)



Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.