Welder at Lymes Welding Training
at Lymes Welding Training in Ramsey, MN
About This Program
Lymes Welding Training offers a registered welder apprenticeship program in Ramsey, Minnesota. This non-union program provides aspiring welders with a structured, paid training experience that blends practical shop work with technical classroom learning over three years.
Apprentices complete 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction throughout the program. Training covers a range of welding processes including MIG, TIG, and shielded metal arc welding, as well as metal fitting, fabrication techniques, blueprint interpretation, and welding safety standards. Working alongside experienced professionals, apprentices build the hands-on competency needed to perform quality welds across a variety of materials and applications.
Graduates earn journey-level welder credentials upon completing the apprenticeship, opening doors to employment in fabrication, manufacturing, construction, and repair industries. Welding is a skilled trade with consistent demand across Minnesota and the broader Midwest, making this apprenticeship a practical investment in long-term career stability.
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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