Welder Training School
PVE offers a 9 week welder training school. Our welding school helps transition entry level welders to become expert welding fabricators.
WELDING SCHOOL COURSES
- Welding Metallurgy
- X-ray film interpretation
- Welding inspection methods
- Welding inspection criteria
- Basic math for tank layout
- Welding wire classifications
- Preheat and post weld heat treatment
- Nozzle fit-up
- Tank layout
WELDING SCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE
- 2 hours technical classroom training
- 2 hours practical welding to help pass weld tests
- 2 hours on-the-job training in welding, layout, fitting, etc.
It is at the discretion of PVE, Inc. if student's attendance, work ethic and tests are satisfactory to offer employment. After completion of the program and completing necessary weld tests, the welding fabricator will start out making $17.00 per hour.
The cost of the welding program is $3500. A $1750 down payment covering half of the cost of the program will be due prior to the first class.
For more information about our welding school or to enroll in the next scheduled program, please contact us at 812.972.0501.
A comparison chart highlights the opportunities for your wages and salaries shown below.
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Company |
Hourly |
Per Year |
Yearly W/ 5 hrs OT |
Yearly W/ 10 hrs OT |
Yearly W/ 15 hrs OT |
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McDonald's |
$ 8.25 |
$17,160.00 |
$20,377.50 |
$23,595.00 |
$26,812.50 |
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Walmart |
$ 8.71 |
$18,116.80 |
$21,513.70 |
$24,910.60 |
$28,307.50 |
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Tire Technician |
$10.28 |
$21,382.40 |
$25,391.60 |
$29,400.80 |
$33,410.00 |
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PVE (Min.) |
$15.00 |
$31,200.00 |
$37,050.00 |
$42,900.00 |
$48,750.00 |
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PVE (Weld School) |
$17.00 |
$35,360.00 |
$41,990.00 |
$48,620.00 |
$55,250.00 |
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PVE (6G Pipe) |
$18.00 |
$37,440.00 |
$44,460.00 |
$51,480.00 |
$58,500.00 |
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PVE |
$22.00 |
$45,760.00 |
$54,340.00 |
$62,920.00 |
$71,500.00 |
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