Conveniently located near Missouri City, TX, UTI Houston offers a welding school program that takes less than nine months to complete and promotes career readiness so students graduate with skills employers often value.1
WELDING TRAINING NEAR MISSOURI CITY, TX`
Gain access to state-of-the-industry welding facilities and experienced instructors at Universal Technical Institute’s 36-week Houston, TX, welding school. Through hands-on learning and practical application, students build the skills and knowledge needed to work as entry-level combination welders in a variety of industries.
Our curriculum teaches the four types of arc welding in a controlled, supportive environment that also sharpens important welder traits like creative thinking, problem-solving and endurance. The program also covers industry-standard safety, blueprint reading, pipe welding and more.
Whether you're new to welding or interested in enhancing your skills, UTI's welding training program can support you as you pursue your goals.
WELDING COURSES OFFERED
UTI’s welding training program stands out because it was created with help from Lincoln Electric, a leader in welding technology design, development and manufacturing.
The following classes equip students with skills the industry demands. Upon completing these welding courses, graduates earn diplomas.
- 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 MISSOURI CITY, TX
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported the median annual salary for welders, cutters, solderers and brazers in the United States as $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.
Texas is an exciting place to pursue welding. According to the BLS, it had the highest employment level of welders in the country in May 2022.
WELDING JOBS NEAR MISSOURI CITY, TX
Our grads are prepared to pursue entry-level roles. As with any industry, over time technicians may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work..77 Entry-level and advanced positions might include:
Entry-level
- Welder
- Fabrication Welder
- Welder Fitter
Advanced
- Welding Inspector
- Quality Controller
- Welding Project Manager
Want to learn more about welding career paths? Hit the link below. It’s important to remember that demand varies by region. Therefore, the roles mentioned may not be open in the Missouri City, TX, area. Graduates can reach out to Career Services for help searching for nearby openings.
DIRECTIONS FROM MISSOURI CITY, TX, TO UTI HOUSTON
Once you’re ready, schedule a campus tour. During a tour, you’ll walk through labs, meet instructors and learn more about UTI’s culture. Follow these directions to get to our welding school in Houston (this route requires tolls):
- 1. Get on Sam Houston Tollway N in Harris County from US-90 ALT E and TX-8 Beltway N/S Sam Houston Pkwy W. (2.3 miles)
- 2. Follow Sam Houston Tollway N to N Fwy Service Rd in Houston. Take Exit 63 from I-45 N. (32.2 miles)
- 3. Continue onto N Fwy Service Rd. Take Woodham Dr to Lockhaven Dr. (1.8 miles)
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a)Head north toward Hwy 90 Alt. (46 feet)
b)Turn right onto Hwy 90 Alt. (0.3 miles)
c)Take the ramp onto US-90 ALT E. (0.8 miles)
d)Use the right lane to take the TX-8 Beltway W ramp to Sam Houston Tollway. (0.1 miles)
e)Use the left lane to continue toward S Main St. (0.1 miles)
f)Continue onto S Main St. (354 feet)
g)Turn left onto TX-8 Beltway N/S Sam Houston Pkwy W (signs for Sam Houston Tollway/Texas 8 Beltway). (0.6 miles)
h)Use the left lane to take the ramp onto Sam Houston Tollway N. (0.4 miles)
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a)Merge onto Sam Houston Tollway N. (7.2 miles)
b)Continue onto Sam Houston Tollway N. (22 miles)
c)Continue onto TX-8 Beltway E/Sam Houston Tollway E. (0.3 miles)
d)Use the right two lanes to take the I-45 N/I-45 S exit toward Dallas/Downtown (0.2 miles)
e)Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Interstate 45 N/Dallas and merge onto I-45 N. (2.3 miles)
f)Take Exit 63 toward Airtex Dr. (0.3 miles)
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a)Merge onto N Fwy Service Rd. (0.6 miles)
b)Turn right onto E Airtex Dr. (0.4 miles)
c)Turn left onto Woodham Dr. (0.5 miles)
d)Turn right onto Lockhaven Dr, and UTI Houston will be on your left. (0.2 miles)
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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