Sheet Metal Worker at Sheet Metal Workers Lu #10
at Sheet Metal Workers Lu #10 in White Bear Lake, MN
About This Program
Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #10 sponsors this five-year apprenticeship program based in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Apprentices are paid throughout their training as they develop hands-on skills working alongside experienced sheet metal professionals in the field.
The program combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to fabricate, install, and maintain sheet metal products and systems, including HVAC ductwork, roofing, architectural metalwork, and industrial components. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, math, welding fundamentals, and industry safety standards.
Upon completing the program, apprentices advance to journeyman sheet metal worker status, a skilled trade credential recognized across the construction and manufacturing industries. Sheet metal workers are in steady demand for commercial, industrial, and residential projects, making this a strong foundation for a long-term career in the trades.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Sheet Metal Worker
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Minnesota
Sheet Metal Workers in Minnesota are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
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