Sheet Metal Worker at Lapin Sheet Metal
at Lapin Sheet Metal in Orlando, FL
About This Program
Lapin Sheet Metal sponsors a registered Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship in Orlando, FL. This non-union program provides paid, practical training for individuals looking to enter the sheet metal trade in one of Florida's fastest-growing metropolitan areas.
The five-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced professionals learning ductwork fabrication and installation, HVAC system work, custom metal forming, and welding. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, applied mathematics, safety standards, and building code requirements relevant to Florida construction.
Graduates earn journey-level status as sheet metal workers prepared for employment across Orlando's commercial, residential, and industrial construction sectors. This earn-while-you-learn program provides a practical and debt-free path into a skilled trade at a time when qualified sheet metal workers are in strong demand throughout Central Florida.
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 Florida
Sheet Metal Workers in Florida are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Construction Industry Licensing Board.
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