Welder at Lynnes Welding
at Lynnes Welding in Ramsey, MN
About This Program
Lynnes Welding sponsors this registered welder apprenticeship in Ramsey, Minnesota. This non-union program is designed for individuals who want to enter the welding trade through a structured, paid training pathway that combines real work experience with formal technical education.
The program runs three years in total, with apprentices completing 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Throughout training, apprentices learn core welding processes, including MIG, TIG, and stick welding, along with metal preparation, blueprint reading, joint fit-up, and welding safety. Hands-on experience in a professional shop setting allows apprentices to develop practical skills that directly translate to industry work.
Upon successful completion, apprentices earn journey-level welder status and are equipped to pursue welding careers in fabrication shops, construction, manufacturing, and other skilled trades environments. Welding remains a high-demand occupation, and this apprenticeship offers an accessible, earn-while-you-learn route to a rewarding career without taking on student debt.
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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