Welder at 4W Welding & Manufacturing, Inc.
at 4W Welding & Manufacturing, Inc. in Haskell, TX
About This Program
4W Welding & Manufacturing, Inc. sponsors a registered Welder Apprenticeship in Haskell, TX. This non-union program is structured to give apprentices real-world manufacturing and fabrication experience from day one, with wages earned throughout the training period.
Spanning three years, the program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on skills in multiple welding processes, precision metal fabrication, fixture and component assembly, and equipment operation. Technical instruction covers welding science, blueprint and drawing interpretation, quality inspection methods, and safety practices applicable to manufacturing environments.
Graduates leave the program as journey-level welders with experience rooted in a manufacturing context, making them competitive candidates for roles in industrial production, custom fabrication, and equipment manufacturing. A registered apprenticeship credential demonstrates verified, structured training that employers across Texas and beyond recognize and value.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$24
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Welder Career Outlook
National Median
$23.81/hr
~$49,524.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$15.5/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Employment for welders is projected to remain steady with consistent demand driven by infrastructure spending, manufacturing, and energy sector projects. Aging infrastructure across the U.S. requires ongoing repair and replacement, creating sustained need for skilled welders. Retirements in the current workforce are expected to generate additional openings over the next decade.
What to Expect as a Welder Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (6,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
432 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
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