Welder at Norris Built Fabrication & Mobile Welding, LLC
at Norris Built Fabrication & Mobile Welding, LLC in Norton, VA
About This Program
Norris Built Fabrication & Mobile Welding, LLC sponsors a registered Welder Apprenticeship in Norton, VA. This employer-sponsored, non-union program offers a practical entry into the welding trade, with an emphasis on both shop fabrication and mobile field welding skills — making it a well-rounded training opportunity in Southwest Virginia.
The apprenticeship runs three years, combining 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain experience in welding processes used in both fixed fabrication and on-site mobile welding scenarios, including structural work, equipment repair, and custom fabrication projects. Technical instruction covers blueprint reading, welding codes and standards, metallurgy, and safety practices for both shop and field environments.
Upon completion, graduates are qualified journey-level welders with experience in both fabrication and mobile applications — a versatile skill set that expands employment opportunities in industries such as construction, mining, utilities, and general manufacturing throughout the region.
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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