Welder at Region Welding

Region Welding sponsors a registered welder apprenticeship program in Union, Missouri. This non-union program provides a structured, paid training opportunity for individuals ready to enter the welding trade through a combination of hands-on work experience and formal technical instruction.

The apprenticeship runs for three years and comprises 6,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn essential welding skills including MIG, TIG, and shielded metal arc welding, along with blueprint reading, material preparation, joint fit-up, and welding safety. Training takes place in a real shop environment, giving apprentices the practical experience needed to perform welding tasks to professional standards.

At the conclusion of the program, graduates earn journey-level welder status and are prepared for careers in fabrication, manufacturing, construction, and repair. Union, Missouri's central location in the state supports access to a broad industrial job market, and skilled welders remain in steady demand throughout the region.