NorthEastern Sheet Metal Co., Inc.

Enfield, CTEmployerRegistered Apprenticeship

About NorthEastern Sheet Metal Co., Inc.

NorthEastern Sheet Metal Co., Inc. is a registered apprenticeship sponsor in Enfield, CT. It currently lists an apprenticeship pathway in Sheet Metal Worker. As a registered apprenticeship sponsor, it offers earn-while-you-learn training that combines paid on-the-job experience with related classroom instruction. Use this page to review current occupations, contact details, and sponsor information before applying.

Contact Information

6 Niblick Road, Enfield, CT 06082

Apprenticeship Programs(1)

Sheet Metal Worker

Time-BasedPaid Training

Duration

5 years

OJT Hours

8,000

RTI Hours

640

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.

View full sheet metal workercareer guide →BLS, May 2023

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

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)

Duration5 years

Starting wage$16.00/hr

CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+

Duration6–24 months

Starting wageEntry-level

ExperienceHands-on labs

CredentialCertificate / diploma

Compare paths in detail →

Licensing in Connecticut

Sheet Metal Workers in Connecticut are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Trades Division.

View full Connecticutlicensing requirements →