Welder at Pro Welder NJ LLC
at Pro Welder NJ LLC in Passaic, NJ
About This Program
Pro Welder NJ LLC sponsors a registered welder apprenticeship in Passaic, New Jersey. This non-union, employer-sponsored program is designed to provide practical, paid training for individuals entering the welding trade, with a focus on hands-on skill development in a real-world shop environment.
The three-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop proficiency in MIG, TIG, and stick welding processes, along with metal preparation, fitting, blueprint reading, and welding safety. Training is conducted at the worksite, where apprentices work alongside experienced welders and gain the kind of practical knowledge that prepares them to perform confidently on a variety of welding applications.
Upon completing the apprenticeship, graduates receive journey-level welder credentials and are prepared for employment across New Jersey's active manufacturing and construction sectors. Located in Passaic, this program is well-situated for apprentices looking to build a welding career in the broader northern New Jersey and metro New York 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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