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