Welder at All Around Welding & Construction, LLC
at All Around Welding & Construction, LLC in Lovelady, TX
About This Program
All Around Welding & Construction, LLC sponsors a registered Welder Apprenticeship in Lovelady, TX. This employer-sponsored, non-union program provides a comprehensive introduction to the welding trade through paid, structured training in a welding and construction environment.
The three-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience with various welding processes used in both structural and field construction settings, including metal cutting, fitting, and finishing work. Classroom instruction reinforces core competencies in blueprint reading, welding codes and standards, metallurgy, and job-site safety procedures.
Upon graduation, apprentices are qualified as journey-level welders with practical experience in construction applications. Welding skills in construction are in strong demand across Texas, and completing a registered apprenticeship sets graduates apart with a nationally recognized credential and proven field experience.
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.
How to Apply
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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