Welder at Pioneer Mechanical & Welding, Inc.
at Pioneer Mechanical & Welding, Inc. in Salt Lake City, UT
About This Program
Pioneer Mechanical & Welding, Inc. sponsors a registered Welder Apprenticeship in Salt Lake City, UT. This employer-sponsored, non-union program gives individuals seeking a career in the skilled trades a structured, paid pathway to becoming a journey-level welder in one of Utah's most active industrial and construction markets.
The program is three years in duration, incorporating 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop practical expertise in welding processes, fabrication, pipe and structural work, and equipment maintenance. Technical coursework addresses blueprint and drawing interpretation, welding codes and standards, metallurgy, and safety regulations applicable to mechanical and industrial settings.
Upon successful completion, graduates achieve journey-level welder status and are prepared to take on complex welding assignments in mechanical contracting, industrial fabrication, and construction. Salt Lake City's growing infrastructure and industrial base make skilled welders a consistently sought-after trade in 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.
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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