Sheet Metal Worker at Sheet Metal Workers #268
at Sheet Metal Workers #268 in Caseyville, IL
About This Program
Sheet Metal Workers #268 sponsors a Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship in Caseyville, IL, offering a non-union, employer-sponsored training program for individuals in the southwestern Illinois area. Apprentices receive paid training throughout the program's five-year duration, allowing them to earn a wage while building professional trade skills.
The program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience with sheet metal fabrication, HVAC duct systems, roofing, and architectural metal applications. Classroom and technical instruction covers blueprint reading, trade mathematics, welding basics, and safety compliance — providing a well-rounded education that reinforces field training.
Graduates earn journey-level status as Sheet Metal Workers, equipped with the verified skills and experience needed to pursue stable, long-term employment in construction and mechanical contracting in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area and across southern Illinois.
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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