Welder at Miller Industries, LLC Welder-Fitter
at Miller Industries, LLC Welder-Fitter in Fenton, MI
About This Program
Miller Industries, LLC Welder-Fitter sponsors this registered welder apprenticeship program based in Fenton, Michigan. This is a non-union, employer-sponsored program that pays apprentices throughout their training, allowing them to earn a wage while building professional skills from day one.
The program runs for three years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to interpret blueprints and weld drawings, set up and operate welding equipment, and apply various welding processes including MIG, TIG, and stick welding. Fitting and fabrication techniques are also emphasized, preparing apprentices to work with structural and precision metal components.
Upon completing the program, graduates are qualified to work as journey-level welders and fitters in manufacturing and fabrication environments. The welding trade offers strong long-term career prospects in industries ranging from automotive to construction, and this hands-on apprenticeship provides a direct path to a skilled, in-demand occupation without the cost of traditional schooling.
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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