Sheet Metal Worker at Sheet Metal Inc.
at Sheet Metal Inc. in Cedar Knolls, NJ
About This Program
Sheet Metal Inc. sponsors a five-year registered apprenticeship program in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. This employer-sponsored program offers paid, practical training within a working sheet metal operation, giving apprentices direct exposure to the daily demands of the trade.
The program combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices build skills in sheet metal fabrication, HVAC duct system installation, architectural metalwork, roofing components, and welding. Technical coursework addresses blueprint reading, applied mathematics, material handling, and safety standards relevant to the sheet metal industry.
Completing the program qualifies apprentices as journeyman sheet metal workers, ready for careers on commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects throughout New Jersey. Hands-on training with Sheet Metal Inc. provides a direct connection to employer needs and a practical path into a skilled, in-demand trade.
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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