Sheet Metal Worker at Sabine Area Sheet Metal
at Sabine Area Sheet Metal in Orange, TX
About This Program
Sabine Area Sheet Metal sponsors this registered sheet metal worker apprenticeship in Orange, TX. This non-union, employer-sponsored program offers a structured pathway into the sheet metal trade for those in Southeast Texas.
The five-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside experienced sheet metal workers, complemented by 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to cut, form, fabricate, and install sheet metal components used in HVAC systems, industrial ventilation, and custom metalwork. Classroom coursework addresses blueprint reading, math, welding, and safety practices. All apprentices receive wages during training.
Graduates earn journey-level credentials as sheet metal workers, ready for full employment in the construction and industrial sectors. This program offers a practical, employer-connected entry point into a skilled trade with steady demand in the Orange, TX region 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.
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