Sheet Metal Worker at Soyka Sheetmetal, LLC
at Soyka Sheetmetal, LLC in Bristol, CT
About This Program
Soyka Sheetmetal, LLC offers a registered Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship in Bristol, CT. This non-union, employer-sponsored program provides a structured and paid route into the sheet metal trade for individuals in the greater Bristol area.
The apprenticeship is five years long and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices receive direct training in sheet metal fabrication, duct and ventilation system installation, and precision forming operations. Classroom sessions cover blueprint reading, applied mathematics, welding, and safety regulations applicable to the trade.
Program completers earn journey-level status as sheet metal workers with skills valued across Connecticut's construction and HVAC industries. This apprenticeship with Soyka Sheetmetal is a hands-on, earn-while-you-learn opportunity for those ready to commit to mastering a skilled trade over the course of a five-year program.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Sheet Metal Worker
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Connecticut
Sheet Metal Workers in Connecticut are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Trades Division.
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