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Sheet Metal Pathway
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From High School to the job market, Long Beach City College has the Path for You!

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THE JOBS - ENTRY LEVEL(Helper, Sheet Metal Apprentice), SKILL JOBS(Sheet Metal, Apprentice, Sheet Metal Installer, Sheet Metal WELDER, Sheet Metal Air Balancer, Sheet Metal Detailer, Sheet Metal Forman*), PROFESSIONAL JOBS(Contractor, Project Manager, Estimator) THE TRAINING - ENTRY LEVEL(While earning a High School diploma take: Algebra, Computers, Metal Shop*, Welding*, Drafting*, *High School Tech Prep courses prepare students for college and a quick transition into their career.) THE MONEY - ENTRY LEVEL(per hour-$9 to $18.50, per week-$360 to $740, per year-$18,000 to $37,000) SKILLED JOBS(per hour $18.50 to $45, per week-$740 to $18,000, per year-$30,000 to $93,600) *(may include a company truck and gas card), PROFESSIONAL JOBS(per hour $24 to $58, per week-$960 to $2300, per year-$50,000 to $120,000)



Did you know that Sheet Metal Workers. . .


  • Are one of the highest paid trades in the Construction Industry? Those with a two year degree have the potential to earn more than $70,000 per year fabricating and installing large HVAC systems for schools, hospitals, hotels, high rise buildings and other types of buildings that require air conditioning or ventilation.

  • Install architectural features such as metal roofs, siding, stainless steel kitchen equipment, gutters and flashing. It was Sheet Metal workers who were responsible for refurbishing the Statute of Liberty in New York Harbor!

  • Are one of the few trades that creates what they install by working with steel, copper, aluminum, and stainless steels, welding, drafting, HVAC service and air balance.

  • Are in high demand due to vast increases in the construction industry, retirement of currently employed workers and the shortage of those trained in the industry.

  • Are hired by:
    -  Architectural and Structural Metal Contractors
    -  Building Foundation Contractors
    -  Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturers
    -  Ship and Boat Building Manufacturers
    -  HVAC and Commercial Refrigeration Specialists
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