El Paso/Southern New Mexico Sheetmetal Workers
About El Paso/Southern New Mexico Sheetmetal Workers
El Paso/Southern New Mexico Sheetmetal Workers is a registered apprenticeship sponsor in Albuquerque, NM. 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.
Jerry Arms. Program Coordinator
jarms@smwlu49jatc.org2300 Buena Vista SE, Suite 138, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Apprenticeship Programs(1)
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 New Mexico
Sheet Metal Workers in New Mexico are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division.
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