Sheet Metal Worker at Paulson Sheet Metal, Inc

Paulson Sheet Metal, Inc. in Mitchell, South Dakota offers a five-year employer-sponsored Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship. This non-union program provides paid, hands-on training for individuals entering the trade in South Dakota, with apprentices working as part of an active sheet metal contracting operation from their first day in the program.

The apprenticeship requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop practical skills in sheet metal fabrication, HVAC duct installation, roofing systems, and custom metalwork under the supervision of experienced tradespeople. Classroom instruction complements field training with study in blueprint reading, layout and pattern development, welding, material properties, and safety standards.

Upon completing all program requirements, graduates are qualified Sheet Metal Workers prepared for journeyman-level employment in construction and mechanical contracting. Paulson Sheet Metal, Inc. provides a supportive, employer-driven training environment in Mitchell, South Dakota, where skilled tradespeople are in steady demand across the region's commercial and agricultural construction sectors.