Sheet Metal Worker at East Coast Sheet Metal LLC
at East Coast Sheet Metal LLC in Litchfield, CT
About This Program
East Coast Sheet Metal LLC offers a registered Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship in Litchfield, CT. This employer-sponsored, non-union program provides paid trade training for individuals entering the sheet metal field in western Connecticut.
The program is five years in length and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain experience fabricating and installing sheet metal systems, including HVAC ductwork, exhaust systems, and custom metalwork, under the supervision of qualified tradespeople. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, welding, technical math, and occupational safety and health standards.
Program graduates attain journey-level standing as sheet metal workers, qualifying them for skilled employment across a broad range of construction sectors. This apprenticeship with East Coast Sheet Metal is a practical, paid pathway into a trade that offers long-term career stability throughout Connecticut and the broader 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 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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