Sheet Metal Worker at Sheet Metal Workers Lu 399 and Mcgill Airflow Corporation
at Sheet Metal Workers Lu 399 and Mcgill Airflow Corporation in Fountain Inn, SC
About This Program
Sheet Metal Workers LU 399 and McGill Airflow Corporation in Fountain Inn, South Carolina jointly sponsor this Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship. This employer-sponsored, non-union program combines the industry expertise of McGill Airflow Corporation — a recognized manufacturer of HVAC and air distribution products — with a structured five-year apprenticeship framework that prepares workers for careers in sheet metal fabrication.
The program includes 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain specialized experience in HVAC air distribution components, sheet metal fabrication, precision forming, and product assembly within a manufacturing and contracting environment. Technical instruction covers blueprint and specification reading, welding, applied mathematics, material science, and workplace safety.
Graduates complete the program as qualified Sheet Metal Workers with experience that is especially relevant to the HVAC and air distribution manufacturing sectors. This apprenticeship offers a unique combination of manufacturing-focused field experience and formal technical education in Fountain Inn, South Carolina.
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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