Welder at Lynn Welding Co., Inc.
at Lynn Welding Co., Inc. in Newington, CT
About This Program
Lynn Welding Co., Inc. sponsors a Welder apprenticeship based in Newington, CT. This employer-sponsored, time-based program provides paid, practical training in professional welding for those beginning their career in the trade at an established Connecticut welding company.
The program lasts three years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training complemented by 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in welding processes such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding, along with metal preparation, joint inspection, and safe equipment operation. Coursework covers welding theory, print reading, weld quality standards, and safety procedures applicable across welding environments.
Graduates complete the program as capable Welders ready for employment in manufacturing, fabrication, or construction. Apprentices earn wages from the start of training, with pay typically advancing alongside skill development. A completed registered apprenticeship in welding provides a recognized credential that supports career mobility across a wide range of industries.
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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