Welder at Arc Rite Welding

Arc Rite Welding offers a registered welder apprenticeship in Truesdale, Missouri. This non-union program is designed for individuals who want to develop professional welding skills while earning a paycheck — no prior experience required to start this structured training pathway.

Over three years, apprentices log 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and complete 432 hours of related technical instruction. The curriculum covers a range of welding processes including MIG, TIG, and stick welding, as well as metal preparation, fitting, layout, and interpretation of welding symbols and blueprints. Safety training and quality inspection practices are integrated throughout the program to ensure apprentices meet industry standards.

Graduates of the Arc Rite Welding apprenticeship earn journey-level welder credentials and are ready to pursue skilled employment across a wide range of sectors. Welding is a trade with consistent demand in Missouri's manufacturing, agricultural, and construction industries, and this apprenticeship provides the verified skills and experience employers seek.