Welder at Lawless Welding & Fabrications Inc
at Lawless Welding & Fabrications Inc in Fieldale, VA
About This Program
Lawless Welding & Fabrications Inc sponsors a registered Welder Apprenticeship in Fieldale, VA. This employer-sponsored, non-union program is tailored for individuals in the Southside Virginia region who are ready to build a hands-on career in welding and fabrication while earning a wage from the start.
The program spans three years, with 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside skilled tradespeople to develop proficiency in welding techniques, metal fabrication, fitting and assembly, and equipment use and maintenance. Classroom instruction reinforces technical knowledge in welding science, blueprint interpretation, code standards, and safety procedures.
Graduates emerge from this apprenticeship as journey-level welders prepared for careers in fabrication shops, manufacturing facilities, and construction. Lawless Welding & Fabrications Inc provides a hands-on training environment where apprentices can develop the depth of skill that leads to long-term employment and advancement in the 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.
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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