Sheet Metal Worker at Sylvester Sheetmetal Inc
at Sylvester Sheetmetal Inc in West Warwick, RI
About This Program
Sylvester Sheetmetal Inc in West Warwick, Rhode Island offers a five-year employer-sponsored Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship. This non-union program provides paid, structured training for individuals entering the trade in Rhode Island, with apprentices working directly for an established sheet metal contractor throughout their five years of preparation.
The program is built around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn sheet metal fabrication, HVAC duct work installation, custom metal forming, and the use of hand and power tools specific to the trade. Related classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, layout techniques, welding, material properties, and safety regulations.
At program completion, graduates hold the skills and documented hours needed to work as qualified Sheet Metal Workers in commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Sylvester Sheetmetal Inc provides a consistent, employer-driven training environment that allows apprentices to grow steadily in both technical ability and professional confidence.
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 Rhode Island
Sheet Metal Workers in Rhode Island are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers.
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