Sheet Metal Worker at American Sheet Metal LLC
at American Sheet Metal LLC in Salisbury, MA
About This Program
American Sheet Metal LLC, based in Salisbury, MA, sponsors this non-union Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. Apprentices are paid from day one while developing hands-on skills in the sheet metal trade under the guidance of experienced journeyworkers.
The program spans 5 years and combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to fabricate, install, and maintain sheet metal products and systems including HVAC ductwork, roofing, and architectural metalwork. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, math for the trades, safety practices, and material properties.
Upon completing the program, apprentices earn journeyworker status as Sheet Metal Workers — a credential recognized across the construction and manufacturing industries. Sheet metal journeyworkers are in steady demand for commercial, industrial, and residential projects throughout the region.
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.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Sheet Metal Worker
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Massachusetts
Sheet Metal Workers in Massachusetts are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure, Board of Sheet Metal Workers.
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