UTI Houston is a welding school located near Baytown, TX. Universal Technical Institute's Houston, TX, welding school provides students with a hands-on education that will teach them the art of welding.1
WELDING TRAINING NEAR BAYTOWN, TX
At UTI Houston, we offer a robust curriculum in Welding Technology featuring industry-aligned tools, designed to help equip our students with in-depth knowledge and professional-grade skills to pursue a career in the welding industry. Our welding training program covers 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)
Upon successful completion of our detailed welding program, participants will be awarded a diploma. Individuals possessing a keen attention to detail, a strong commitment to safety and an unwavering desire to learn are traits found among welding professionals.
WELDING SCHOOL COURSES OFFERED
UTI Houston’s welding school is an institution designed for budding welders, allowing students to hone their skills through welding courses such as:
- 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 BAYTOWN, TX
Skilled welders are in demand. In fact, there are more than 45,000 estimated average annual welding job openings in the United States.42
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.
WELDING JOBS IN BAYTOWN, TX
Our graduates are prepared to pursue roles as entry-level welders or in other entry-level roles:
- Fabrication welder
- Welder fitter
- Wirer
As with any industry, over time, welders can 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
In the diverse field of welding, a variety of job positions are available to suit the unique requirements of different locations. If you're seeking employment opportunities in Baytown, contact our Career Services team.
DIRECTIONS FROM BAYTOWN, TX, TO UTI HOUSTON
If you're contemplating a visit to UTI Houston, we've made the process straightforward. Follow these steps to explore our welding school (this route has tolls):
- Get on TX-330 Spur North (1.7 miles)
- Head north on Decker Drive toward West Defee Street (0.8 miles)
- Keep left to stay on Decker Drive (0.6 miles)
- Use any lane to take the TX-330 Spur West ramp (0.4 miles)
- Continue on TX-330 Spur North. Take I-10 West, I-610 West and Hardy (toll road) to East Richey Road. Take the Richey Road exit from Hardy (toll road) (37.4 miles)
- Merge onto TX-330 Spur North (4.7 miles)
- Merge onto I-10 West (12.3 miles)
- Use the right two lanes to take exit 775A toward I-610 West (0.3 miles)
- Keep right at the fork, follow signs for I-610 North and merge onto I-610 West (6.5 miles)
- Use the right two lanes to take exit 19B for Hardy (toll road) (0.4 miles)
- Continue onto Hardy (toll road) (12.9 miles)
- Take the Richey Road exit (toll road) (0.3 miles)
- Follow East Richey Road and Imperial Valley Drive to Lockhaven Drive in Houston. (1.3 miles)
- Turn left onto East Richey Road (0.7 miles)
- Turn left onto Imperial Valley Drive (0.5 miles)
- Turn right onto Lockhaven Drive (282 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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STUDENT SERVICES
Housing Assistance
If UTI Houston is in your plans, you're likely thinking about finding housing. To help you, Universal Technical Institute has formed a relationship with Collegiate Housing Services to support students in their housing pursuits. Contact our Housing Assistance department to learn more.
Career Services
Our Career Advisors at UTI Houston are committed to helping students in their pursuit of industry roles, no matter what course they took or how long it's been since they graduated. Contact Career Services for more information.
Financial Aid
At UTI, our Financial Aid team is invested in providing students with assistance in filling out FAFSA applications and locating potential financial resources to subsidize trade school tuition costs such as:
- Scholarships and Grants10
- Student loans
Contact our Financial Aid department for more information.