Welder at Superior Welding Company
at Superior Welding Company in Avenel, NJ
About This Program
Superior Welding Company sponsors a registered welder apprenticeship in Avenel, New Jersey. This non-union program offers a paid, structured training path for individuals ready to enter the welding trade and develop the skills required for a long-term career in the field.
The program runs three years and combines 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn a range of welding processes including MIG, TIG, and shielded metal arc welding, along with metal preparation, joint fit-up, blueprint reading, and safety procedures. Training takes place in a working shop environment where apprentices apply skills on real projects under the guidance of experienced welding professionals.
Upon completing the apprenticeship, graduates achieve journey-level welder status with hands-on experience and recognized credentials. New Jersey's dense industrial base — including manufacturing, infrastructure, and construction — supports strong demand for qualified welders, and the Avenel location provides access to a robust regional job market for program graduates.
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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