Sheet Metal Worker at NorthEastern Sheet Metal Co., Inc.
at NorthEastern Sheet Metal Co., Inc. in Enfield, CT
About This Program
NorthEastern Sheet Metal Co., Inc. sponsors a registered Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship in Enfield, CT. This non-union, employer-sponsored program offers a paid and structured training opportunity in the sheet metal trade for individuals in the northern Connecticut area.
The apprenticeship runs for five years, combining 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices build hands-on skills in sheet metal fabrication, HVAC ductwork and ventilation installation, precision metal forming, and welding. Classroom instruction includes technical blueprint reading, mathematical calculations for layout, welding safety, and compliance with industry and building codes.
Program completers earn journey-level recognition as sheet metal workers prepared for skilled employment throughout Connecticut and New England. The earn-while-you-learn structure of this apprenticeship allows participants to develop a marketable trade skill set without the burden of student loan debt.
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 Connecticut
Sheet Metal Workers in Connecticut are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Trades Division.
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