Sheet Metal Worker at Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Lu 137
at Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Lu 137 in Long Island City, NY
About This Program
The Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship sponsored by Sheet Metal Air Rail and Transportation LU 137 is an employer-based program located in Long Island City, NY. Apprentices enter paid training immediately, earning wages while developing hands-on skills in the sheet metal trade across the New York City metro area.
This five-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain experience in sheet metal fabrication, HVAC system installation, ductwork layout, and architectural metal applications. Classroom instruction addresses blueprint reading, welding techniques, shop mathematics, and safety regulations relevant to the trade.
Completing the program qualifies graduates as journey-level sheet metal workers, prepared to take on skilled roles in commercial and industrial construction projects. Long Island City's position within the greater New York metropolitan area offers access to a large and active construction market, providing strong ongoing employment opportunities for qualified sheet metal workers.
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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