Sheet Metal Worker at Little Sheet Metal
at Little Sheet Metal in Tullytown, PA
About This Program
Little Sheet Metal in Tullytown, Pennsylvania offers a five-year employer-sponsored Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship. This non-union program provides individuals in the greater Philadelphia area with hands-on training in the sheet metal trade, with apprentices earning pay from the moment they start working in the field.
The program is built around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly with experienced sheet metal tradespeople, learning to fabricate, cut, form, and install metal components for HVAC systems, roofing, and custom construction applications. Classroom instruction supports field work through coursework in blueprint reading, layout, welding, and safety standards.
Upon completing the apprenticeship, graduates are fully qualified Sheet Metal Workers prepared for careers in construction and mechanical contracting. This employer-based program offers a direct route into the trade with consistent paid work throughout the training period.
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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