Welder at Sargent's Welding & Repair LLC
at Sargent's Welding & Repair LLC in Stroudsburg, PA
About This Program
Sargent's Welding & Repair LLC sponsors a registered welder apprenticeship program in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. This non-union program provides a paid, structured training path for individuals looking to enter the welding and metal repair trade in a shop environment that serves both fabrication and repair needs.
The three-year apprenticeship includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn core welding processes including MIG, TIG, and stick welding, along with metal repair techniques, cutting, fitting, blueprint reading, and safety practices. The repair component of the sponsor's work gives apprentices practical experience diagnosing and restoring metal structures and equipment, adding valuable troubleshooting skills to their welding foundation.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level welders with both fabrication and repair experience, broadening their employability across a range of industries. Stroudsburg is located in the Pocono region of Pennsylvania, within reach of both rural and suburban employers who rely on skilled welders for construction, equipment maintenance, and custom metalwork.
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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