Sheet Metal Worker at Tex All Sheet Metal
at Tex All Sheet Metal in Tomball, TX
About This Program
Tex All Sheet Metal sponsors this registered sheet metal worker apprenticeship in Tomball, TX. This non-union, employer-sponsored program provides direct trade training within a working sheet metal company in the greater Houston area.
The apprenticeship lasts five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn hands-on skills in sheet metal fabrication, ductwork installation, roofing systems, and custom metal forming. Technical coursework covers blueprint reading, metal layout, welding, and safety regulations. Apprentices are paid for their work throughout the entire duration of the program.
Graduates emerge as journey-level sheet metal workers ready for sustained employment in the construction and mechanical trades. The employer-connected format helps apprentices build practical skills and professional experience within Tex All Sheet Metal's operations and the broader Houston-area market.
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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