Welder at Gambill Fabrication & Mobile Welding LLC
at Gambill Fabrication & Mobile Welding LLC in Benton, MO
About This Program
Gambill Fabrication & Mobile Welding LLC sponsors a registered welder apprenticeship in Benton, Missouri. This non-union program offers a paid training path ideal for those interested in both shop-based fabrication and mobile welding applications across a variety of job sites and industries.
The three-year apprenticeship includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in multiple welding processes including MIG, TIG, and stick welding, with additional training in metal fitting, cutting, blueprint reading, and job site safety. The mobile welding component introduces apprentices to field work, where welders travel to client locations to perform repairs and fabrication tasks on-site.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level welders with both shop and field welding experience — a combination that broadens employment opportunities significantly. Skilled welders with mobile capabilities are in demand across agriculture, construction, and industrial maintenance in Missouri and the region, making this a versatile and practical trade credential.
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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