Sheet Metal Worker at Lunsford Manufacturing And Sheet Metal LLC
at Lunsford Manufacturing And Sheet Metal LLC in Grand Junction, CO
About This Program
Lunsford Manufacturing and Sheet Metal LLC offers a registered Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship in Grand Junction, CO. This employer-sponsored, non-union program gives apprentices direct, paid experience working in a manufacturing and sheet metal fabrication environment from day one.
The apprenticeship spans five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in sheet metal layout, cutting, forming, welding, and installation of HVAC and custom fabrication products. Technical coursework covers blueprint reading, material science, safety procedures, and relevant industry codes.
Completing this program leads to journey-level standing as a sheet metal worker, a credential recognized across Colorado and beyond. Grand Junction's growing construction and manufacturing sectors offer solid career prospects for those who complete a rigorous, hands-on apprenticeship like this one.
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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