Sheet Metal Worker at J And J Sheet Metal, LLC
at J And J Sheet Metal, LLC in Vestal, NY
About This Program
The Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship sponsored by J and J Sheet Metal, LLC is a non-union, employer-based program located in Vestal, NY. Apprentices begin earning wages from the start of training, gaining practical experience in the sheet metal trade while working directly with the sponsoring company.
This five-year program provides 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in sheet metal fabrication, HVAC duct systems, roofing applications, and custom metalwork. Classroom and technical instruction covers blueprint reading, applied mathematics, welding, and safety practices relevant to the industry.
Upon successfully completing the program, apprentices qualify as journey-level sheet metal workers, ready to take on skilled responsibilities in commercial and residential construction and building systems. Vestal, located in the Southern Tier of New York, provides access to regional construction projects and a steady demand for qualified sheet metal tradespeople.
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.
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