Train for a welding career at Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Houston, TX. Located near League City, TX, our 36-week welding school provides instruction built upon industry standards.1
WELDING TRAINING NEAR LEAGUE CITY, TX
Our Houston, TX, welding school offers hands-on training with industry-standard welding technology in a supportive learning environment. Students train under expert instructors who build their knowledge from the ground up in topics that range from safety practices to welding applications.
Our welding training program helps students develop applicable skills, so they graduate ready to pursue entry-level welding careers. Plus, graduates earn diplomas as evidence of their dedication to the trade.
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WELDING COURSES OFFERED
UTI teamed up with industry leader Lincoln Electric to create welding courses centered on career readiness and industry demand. Courses 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)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEAR LEAGUE CITY, TX
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.
Not to mention, you’ll be in good company in Texas. The state had the highest employment of welders in the U.S. in May 2022!
WELDING JOBS NEAR LEAGUE CITY, TX
Our grads are prepared to pursue entry-level roles.:
- Welders: unite two or more pieces by heat and/or pressure.
- Fabricators: assemble and weld metal parts to create a
finished product according to blueprints. - Fitters: manipulate metal parts according to specifications
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As with any industry, over time technicians may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work.77 Learn about advanced welding roles by visiting our welding careers page.
It’s important to note that the roles mentioned may not be available in the League City, TX, area. However, UTI’s experienced Career Advisors can help you search for nearby opportunities.
DIRECTIONS FROM LEAGUE CITY, TX, TO UTI HOUSTON
Tour our welding school for a unique opportunity to observe UTI’s learning environment, chat with instructors and ask more questions. Feeling up to it? Schedule a tour and then head our way (this route has tolls):
- 1. Get on I-45 N in Webster. (2.1 miles)
- 2. Continue onto Sam Houston Tollway W. Take I-69/US-59 N and Hardy Toll Rd to E Richey Rd. Take the Richey Rd exit from Hardy Toll Rd. (34 miles)
- 3. Follow E Richey Rd and Imperial Valley Dr to Lockhaven Dr in Houston. (1.3 miles)
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a)Head west on E Main St toward State Hwy 3 N. (1.1 miles)
b)Turn right onto Gulf Fwy N. (0.3 miles)
c)Use the left lane to take the ramp onto I-45 N. (0.6 miles)
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a)Merge onto I-45 N. (5.4 miles)
b)Keep right at the fork to stay on I-45 N. (14.2 miles)
c)Use the right two lanes to take Exit 45 toward Cleveland/I-69/U.S. 59. (0.9 miles)
d)Keep left at the fork to continue toward I-69/US-59 N. (0.9 miles)
e)Keep right at the fork, and follow signs for U.S. 59 N/I-69 N/Cleveland and merge onto I-69/US-59 N. (4.7 miles)
f)Use the right three lanes to take Exit 134 to merge onto I-610 W. (1.3 miles)
g)Use the right two lanes to take Exit 19B for Hardy Toll Rd. (0.4 miles)
h)Continue onto Hardy Toll Rd. (12.9 miles)
i)Take the Richey Rd exit. (0.3 miles)
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a)Turn left onto E Richey Rd. (0.7 miles)
b)Turn left onto Imperial Valley Dr. (0.5 miles)
c)Turn right onto Lockhaven Dr, and UTI Houston will be on the right (371 feet)
Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.
UTI HOUSTON CAMPUS LOCATION
721 Lockhaven Drive
Houston, TX 77073
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
Campus Tours
TU&TH | 10am, 2pm, 6pm
W | 10 am & 2 pm
F&SAT | 10am
& 1pm
281-443-6262 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
866-246-1249 | Financial Aid
800-510-5072 | Student Services
281-214-7251 | Career Services
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OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED AT HOUSTON
If welding school isn’t for you, but you’d like to explore another trade, keep reading.
Diesel Technician Training
Earn an associate degree and one of the two years required to test for ASE certification at our 11-month Diesel & Industrial Technology program.7 Students graduate career-ready and can begin pursuing entry-level roles, such as heavy equipment repair technician, power generation technician and agriculture technician.
Collision Repair Training
Learn from hands-on courses developed in conjunction with I-CAR – the industry’s provider of collision repair training standards. Our 12-13-month Collision Repair & Refinish Technology program teaches students to remedy vehicles damaged by collision. They earn several I-CAR certifications and a diploma!
Robotics & Automation Technician Training
The 12-month Robotics & Automation Technician program aligns with STEM principles and aims to equip students with the skills necessary for automating tasks across various industries. Hands-on learning prepares students to help businesses’ optimize their operations through modern technology!
Wind Turbine Technician Training
Want a hands-on career that leaves room for adventure? Consider the Wind Turbine Technician program. During the seven-month program, students learn the fundamentals of wind technology, including how to safely climb the towering wind turbines to maintain and repair nacelles and other components.
Industrial Maintenance Technician Training
Learn to repair and maintain machinery critical to the energy industry in just seven months with UTI Houston’s Industrial Maintenance Technician program. Gain practical experience through hands-on lab work that covers topics ranging from energy industry fundamentals to materials processing, welding and diesel!
HVACR Technician Training
Gain the knowledge needed for an HVACR career. The nine-month program at UTI Houston dives into topics ranging from vent system selection and installation to customer relations. Our students graduate with the foundational skills needed to pursue entry-level roles with confidence.
Non-Destructive Testing Technician Training
Have you ever heard of eddy current, magnetic particle or ultrasound theory? These are techniques and applications that non-destructive testing technicians use to test the structural integrity of materials manufactured for products like aircrafts, bridges, dams and even medical devices. Learn these techniques in just nine months at UTI Houston.
Airframe & Powerplant Technician Training
Learn the skills needed for entry-level roles in the aviation maintenance industry.79 UTI's 18-month Airframe & Powerplant Technician program covers topics like aircraft troubleshooting, hydraulics and turbine engine operation through hands-on and classroom learning.