Sheet Metal Worker at (Pittsburgh) Sheet Metal Works
at (Pittsburgh) Sheet Metal Works in Pittsburgh, PA
About This Program
Pittsburgh Sheet Metal Works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania offers an employer-sponsored Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship for individuals entering the trade in the western Pennsylvania region. This non-union program provides five years of structured, paid training designed to develop fully capable sheet metal craftspeople for the local construction and manufacturing sectors.
The program combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly on job sites and in fabrication shops, learning to cut, form, weld, and install sheet metal products including HVAC ductwork, custom fabrications, and building components. Technical instruction covers blueprint reading, layout, welding, and safety practices aligned with industry standards.
Upon completing all program requirements, graduates become qualified Sheet Metal Workers ready to take on journeyman-level responsibilities. Pittsburgh's active commercial and industrial construction market creates consistent demand for skilled sheet metal tradespeople, and this apprenticeship provides a direct route into that workforce.
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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