Welder at B & B WELDING CO., INC.(canceled)
at B & B WELDING CO., INC.(canceled) in Sterling, MA
About This Program
B & B Welding Co., Inc. sponsored a Welder apprenticeship in Sterling, MA. This employer-sponsored, time-based program offered paid training in professional welding for individuals entering the trade through a Massachusetts-based welding operation. Please note that this program has been canceled — prospective applicants should verify current availability before applying.
The program was structured as a three-year apprenticeship including 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices would have developed skills in core welding processes such as MIG, stick, and TIG welding, along with metal preparation, cutting, and inspection. Coursework covered welding theory, blueprint and weld symbol reading, safety standards, and material fundamentals.
Those interested in registered welder apprenticeships in Massachusetts are encouraged to explore similar active programs through the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship finder or to contact the Massachusetts Apprenticeship Office for currently available opportunities in the welding trade.
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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