Sheet Metal Worker at Missouri Valley Sheet Metal, Inc. (CEU)
at Missouri Valley Sheet Metal, Inc. (CEU) in Logan, IA
About This Program
Missouri Valley Sheet Metal, Inc. (CEU) sponsors a Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship in Logan, IA, offering a non-union, employer-sponsored path into the sheet metal trade for individuals in western Iowa. Apprentices are paid throughout the training period, making this a practical option for those who want to earn while they develop professional skills.
The program spans five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on sheet metal fabrication, HVAC duct systems, roofing, and architectural metalwork under the guidance of experienced craftspeople. Technical coursework reinforces fieldwork with instruction in blueprint reading, trade mathematics, welding, and workplace safety.
Upon program completion, graduates are recognized as journey-level Sheet Metal Workers. This credential, earned through years of hands-on experience and classroom study, supports a stable and rewarding long-term career in construction and mechanical contracting.
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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