Welder at Metal Man T's Welding
at Metal Man T's Welding in Lehi, UT
About This Program
Metal Man T's Welding sponsors a registered Welder Apprenticeship in Lehi, UT. This employer-sponsored, non-union program offers aspiring welders a structured and paid training experience in a hands-on fabrication environment in Utah's growing tech and industrial corridor.
The three-year program is built around 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop practical welding skills across multiple processes, including layout, fitting, cutting, and finishing work in a fabrication shop setting. Supporting technical coursework covers welding theory, metallurgy, blueprint reading, quality inspection, and safe work practices.
Graduates complete the apprenticeship as journey-level welders with the skills and credential needed for careers in custom fabrication, manufacturing, and construction. Lehi's rapidly developing industrial and commercial landscape creates ongoing demand for qualified welding professionals, making this a well-positioned program for those entering the trade.
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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