Sheet Metal Worker at Campbell Sheet Metal
at Campbell Sheet Metal in N. Little Rock, AR
About This Program
Campbell Sheet Metal sponsors this registered Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship program based in North Little Rock, AR. This non-union program is sponsored directly by the employer, offering a paid, hands-on training experience for individuals pursuing a career in the sheet metal trade in central Arkansas. Apprentices earn a wage from their first day and are trained by experienced professionals in the field.
The program spans 5 years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to fabricate, install, and repair sheet metal products including HVAC ductwork, custom architectural components, roofing systems, and ventilation equipment. Classroom instruction covers technical drawing, trade math, metal fabrication methods, welding, and safety practices.
Graduates of the program are prepared to work as journey-level sheet metal workers with the skills needed to take on a wide variety of fabrication and installation tasks. A career in the sheet metal trade offers technical challenge, physical variety, and strong long-term employment prospects in the construction industry.
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.
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