Sheet Metal Worker at Mancini Sheet Metal, Inc.
at Mancini Sheet Metal, Inc. in Billerica, MA
About This Program
Mancini Sheet Metal, Inc., located in Billerica, MA, sponsors this non-union Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. From the first day on the job, apprentices earn wages while building skills that lead to a lasting career in the construction trades.
The program spans 5 years, combining 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training with 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to lay out, fabricate, and install sheet metal components such as HVAC ductwork, exhaust systems, metal roofing, and custom fabrications. Technical coursework covers blueprint reading, sheet metal layout, trade mathematics, and workplace safety.
Completing the apprenticeship earns participants journeyworker status as Sheet Metal Workers, qualifying them for employment on a broad range of commercial and industrial construction projects. The sheet metal trade provides stable, long-term career opportunities throughout Massachusetts and the broader New England region.
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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