Sheet Metal Worker at Simon Roofing & Sheet Metal Corp

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

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

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

640

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

5 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration5 years
Starting wage$16.00/hr
Journeyman wage$26.33/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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