Sheet Metal Worker at Clemson Sheet Metal, LLC
at Clemson Sheet Metal, LLC in Ellington, CT
About This Program
Clemson Sheet Metal, LLC offers a registered Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship in Ellington, CT. This non-union, employer-sponsored program provides a paid training pathway into the sheet metal trade for candidates in northeastern Connecticut.
Over five years, apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Day-to-day training involves sheet metal layout, cutting, forming, and installing ductwork and ventilation systems. Technical instruction supplements hands-on work with coursework in blueprint reading, mathematics, welding basics, and workplace safety standards.
Upon program completion, apprentices attain journey-level standing as sheet metal workers, recognized throughout the state and across the trade. Ellington and the surrounding region offer steady demand for skilled sheet metal workers in both new construction and renovation projects, making this a practical entry point into a durable career.
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 Connecticut
Sheet Metal Workers in Connecticut are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Trades Division.
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