Welder at JE Schell Welding & Piping LLC

JE Schell Welding & Piping LLC sponsors a Welder apprenticeship in East Freetown, MA. This employer-sponsored, time-based program provides paid, practical training for individuals pursuing a welding career with a focus on piping and mechanical welding applications in southeastern Massachusetts.

The apprenticeship lasts three years and combines 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in welding processes relevant to pipe and structural work, including TIG, MIG, and stick welding, as well as pipe fitting, joint preparation, and weld inspection. Technical coursework covers welding theory, pipe welding standards, blueprint reading, material identification, and workplace safety.

Graduates complete the program prepared to work as skilled Welders in piping, mechanical, or fabrication environments. Apprentices earn wages from the first day of training, with pay increasing as their proficiency and responsibilities grow. The combination of pipe welding and general fabrication skills covered in this program opens doors across a range of Massachusetts industries.