Welder at Arc Rite Welding
at Arc Rite Welding in Truesdale, MO
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.
About This Program
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.
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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