Sheet Metal Worker at Professional Sheet Metal NE, Inc.
at Professional Sheet Metal NE, Inc. in Seekonk, MA
About This Program
Professional Sheet Metal NE, Inc., located in Seekonk, MA, sponsors this non-union Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. Apprentices receive wages from the start, making this a practical path into a skilled construction trade without taking on student debt.
The apprenticeship runs 5 years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 640 hours of related technical instruction. On the job, apprentices fabricate and install ductwork, metal roofing, flashing, and other sheet metal components. Technical coursework covers trade mathematics, blueprint interpretation, safety standards, and sheet metal fabrication techniques.
Graduates of the program achieve journeyworker status as Sheet Metal Workers, qualifying them for a wide range of commercial and industrial projects. Completing this apprenticeship opens doors to long-term career opportunities in the construction trades throughout southeastern Massachusetts and beyond.
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 Massachusetts
Sheet Metal Workers in Massachusetts are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure, Board of Sheet Metal Workers.
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