Welder at Evosys Laser Welding
at Evosys Laser Welding in Rochester Hills, MI
About This Program
Evosys Laser Welding sponsors this registered welder apprenticeship in Rochester Hills, Michigan. As a non-union employer-sponsored program, Evosys offers apprentices a paid training pathway into the specialized field of laser welding and advanced metal joining technologies.
The apprenticeship spans three years and combines 6,000 hours of hands-on, on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain experience operating and maintaining laser welding systems, understanding weld quality standards, interpreting technical drawings, and applying safe welding practices. Given Evosys's focus on laser-based processes, trainees develop knowledge in precision welding applications relevant to the automotive and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Graduates of this program complete their apprenticeship as journey-level welders with specialized skills in laser welding — a growing area of demand in modern manufacturing. This credential positions completers for careers in high-tech production environments, with the practical experience and technical knowledge to take on skilled roles in the field.
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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