Sheet Metal Worker at Grant Sheet Metal
at Grant Sheet Metal in Spring, TX
About This Program
Grant Sheet Metal sponsors this registered sheet metal worker apprenticeship in Spring, TX, north of Houston. This non-union, employer-sponsored program trains apprentices through direct, paid work experience in the sheet metal industry.
The apprenticeship spans five years, incorporating 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on competency in fabricating, installing, and maintaining sheet metal systems — including HVAC ductwork, roofing components, and custom fabrications. Technical instruction covers blueprint reading, metal layout, welding basics, and job site safety. Apprentices are compensated throughout the training period.
Completing this program qualifies graduates as journey-level sheet metal workers, equipped with the skills needed for long-term employment in construction, HVAC, and related industries. Working directly with Grant Sheet Metal allows apprentices to build practical experience and professional connections in the greater Houston area.
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.
How to Apply
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.
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