Baton Rouge Sheetmetal Workers

Baton Rouge, LAEmployerRegistered Apprenticeship

About Baton Rouge Sheetmetal Workers

Baton Rouge Sheetmetal Workers is a registered apprenticeship sponsor in Baton Rouge, LA. It currently lists an apprenticeship pathway in Sheet Metal Worker. As a registered apprenticeship sponsor, it offers earn-while-you-learn training that combines paid on-the-job experience with related classroom instruction. Use this page to review current occupations, contact details, and sponsor information before applying.

Contact Information

(225) 201-9695

Jay Parrish

brsmwl21@bellsouth.net

1957 Wooddale Court, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Apprenticeship Programs(1)

Sheet Metal Worker

Time-BasedPaid Training

Duration

5 years

OJT Hours

8,000

RTI Hours

640

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.

View full sheet metal workercareer guide →BLS, May 2023

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.