Sheet Metal Worker at Simon Roofing & Sheet Metal Corp
at Simon Roofing & Sheet Metal Corp in Youngstown, OH
About This Program
The Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship sponsored by Simon Roofing and Sheet Metal Corp is a non-union, employer-based program located in Youngstown, OH. As a national roofing and sheet metal contractor, Simon Roofing provides apprentices with hands-on training across a wide range of commercial projects, and apprentices are paid throughout the entire training period.
This five-year program consists of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop practical skills in sheet metal fabrication, commercial roofing systems, metal flashing, and HVAC-related metalwork. Technical instruction addresses blueprint reading, applied mathematics, welding, and safety standards relevant to roofing and sheet metal applications.
Completing the program qualifies graduates as journey-level sheet metal workers, prepared to take on skilled roles in commercial construction and roofing. Simon Roofing's broad national footprint offers apprentices exposure to diverse project types and potential opportunities for career advancement within the company and the broader sheet metal industry.
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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