Sheet Metal Worker at Ace Sheetmetal Works Inc.
at Ace Sheetmetal Works Inc. in Norfolk, VA
About This Program
ACE Sheetmetal Works Inc. sponsors this registered sheet metal worker apprenticeship in Norfolk, VA. This non-union, employer-sponsored program provides hands-on trade training through direct employment with an established sheet metal contractor in the Hampton Roads area.
The five-year apprenticeship combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced sheet metal workers, learning to fabricate, install, and maintain sheet metal systems including HVAC ductwork, exhaust systems, and custom fabrications. Technical coursework covers blueprint reading, metal layout, welding, and workplace safety. Apprentices receive wages throughout the training program.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level sheet metal workers, ready for full employment in the construction and mechanical trades in the Norfolk region. The employer-based model gives apprentices direct, practical experience within ACE Sheetmetal Works' active project portfolio.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$26
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
640
Duration
5 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
How to Apply
Sheet Metal Worker Career Outlook
National Median
$26.33/hr
~$54,766.4/yr
Apprentice Start
$16/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Sheet metal worker employment is expected to grow steadily, driven by HVAC system demand in new construction and energy-efficiency retrofits. The transition to high-efficiency systems and commercial building upgrades creates ongoing need for skilled fabricators and installers. Workers with welding and CAD skills have the strongest prospects.
What to Expect as a Sheet Metal Worker Apprentice
Duration
5 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~32 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
640 hours of related technical instruction (~128 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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