Sheet Metal Worker at Hanlon Sheet Metal Contractors, Inc.
at Hanlon Sheet Metal Contractors, Inc. in N Billerica, MA
About This Program
HANLON SHEET METAL CONTRACTORS, INC., based in N Billerica, MA, sponsors this non-union Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. Apprentices earn a paycheck throughout training, gaining real-world trade skills while working alongside experienced sheet metal professionals.
The program is 5 years in duration and structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Hands-on work includes fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal systems such as HVAC ductwork, ventilation components, roofing materials, and architectural metalwork. Classroom instruction covers safety practices, blueprint reading, trade math, and sheet metal layout techniques.
Apprentices who complete the program earn journeyworker status, positioning them for steady employment in commercial and industrial construction. The sheet metal trade offers strong career longevity and opportunities for advancement into supervisory and estimating 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 Massachusetts
Sheet Metal Workers in Massachusetts are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure, Board of Sheet Metal Workers.
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