Welder at L.M. Gill Welding & Manufacturing, LLC

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at L.M. Gill Welding & Manufacturing, LLC in Manchester, CT

About This Program

L.M. Gill Welding & Manufacturing, LLC sponsors a Welder apprenticeship in Manchester, CT. This employer-sponsored, time-based program offers paid training for apprentices who want to build welding and fabrication skills within an active manufacturing shop setting.

The three-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain experience with multiple welding processes, metal cutting, fitting, and fabrication of structural and custom components. Classroom instruction addresses welding theory, blueprint and weld symbol reading, material properties, distortion control, and shop safety standards.

Upon completing the apprenticeship, graduates are prepared to work as skilled Welders and fabricators in manufacturing or construction environments. Pay is provided throughout training and generally increases as apprentices demonstrate growing competency. L.M. Gill's manufacturing focus gives apprentices well-rounded exposure to the kinds of projects common in the Connecticut industrial sector.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$24

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

6,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

432

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

3 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Welder

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration3 years
Starting wage$15.50/hr
Journeyman wage$23.81/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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