Sheet Metal Worker at DHE Plumbing & Mechanical (Sheet Metal)

DHE Plumbing & Mechanical, located in Hudsonville, MI, sponsors this non-union Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. As an employer-sponsored program, it offers a direct path into the sheet metal trade through hands-on training with an experienced mechanical contractor, with pay starting from the first day.

The program is 5 years in duration and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical skills in fabricating, installing, and servicing sheet metal systems — including HVAC ductwork, ventilation components, and plumbing-adjacent metalwork — in a company that also operates across plumbing and mechanical disciplines. Coursework covers blueprint reading, trade math, fabrication layout, and occupational safety.

Completing the program earns apprentices journeyworker status as Sheet Metal Workers, qualifying them for employment across commercial and industrial construction projects throughout western Michigan. The multi-trade environment at DHE provides additional exposure to allied mechanical systems and broader career development opportunities.