Sheet Metal Worker at General Sheet Metal & Mechanical, LLC
at General Sheet Metal & Mechanical, LLC in Upper Marlboro, MD
About This Program
General Sheet Metal & Mechanical, LLC, located in Upper Marlboro, MD, sponsors this non-union Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. Apprentices are compensated from day one, making it possible to earn a living while gaining a skilled trade credential.
The apprenticeship spans 5 years and combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products including HVAC ductwork, ventilation systems, metal roofing, and custom components. Technical coursework covers blueprint reading, trade mathematics, sheet metal layout, and workplace safety practices.
Graduates achieve journeyworker status as Sheet Metal Workers, qualifying them for employment across commercial and industrial construction projects throughout Maryland and the greater D.C. metro region. The sheet metal trade provides consistent demand and a foundation for advancement into leadership and project management roles.
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 Maryland
Sheet Metal Workers in Maryland are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
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