What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheet Metal Apprentice - ABC Training Program (4-Year Commitment) position at TDIndustries?
TDIndustries partners with the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) to offer a comprehensive Sheet Metal Apprentice Program designed to build long-term careers in the commercial HVAC and mechanical construction field. Beginning in May, apprentices will receive hands-on training on active job sites while attending ABC's accredited sheet metal curriculum over a four-year structured program.
This state-recognized apprenticeship provides a blend of real-world installation experience and technical education focused on sheet metal fabrication, air distribution systems, equipment installation, and safety best practices. The program prepares apprentices to become highly skilled sheet metal workers with strong career paths within TDIndustries.
Essential Duties
As a Sheet Metal Apprentice, you will:
- Assist in the fabrication, assembly, and installation of sheet metal duct systems
- Learn to measure, cut, bend, and form sheet metal using hand tools and power equipment
- Install ducts, fittings, hangers, insulation, and air distribution components
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and layout plans
- Support installation of HVAC equipment and air handling systems
- Learn proper use of fabrication tools including brakes, shears, and plasma cutters
- Work alongside experienced sheet metal journeymen and foremen
- Attend weekly ABC classroom training (typically evenings)
- Follow structured training milestones throughout the 4-year program
- Maintain safe work practices aligned with TDIndustries standards
- Program begins in May
- Structured 4-year apprenticeship combining paid field work with ABC schooling
- Curriculum includes duct fabrication, air distribution, code requirements, blueprint reading, safety, and mechanical fundamentals
- Full-time work with scheduled pay increases as skills progress
- All hours and training count toward journeyman certification requirements
- Strong opportunities for long-term career advancement with TDIndustries
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Interest in sheet metal, HVAC systems, construction, or hands-on mechanical work
- Commitment to completing the full 4-year apprenticeship program
- Ability to work safely on construction sites in varying environments
- Reliable transportation to job sites and ABC classes
- Strong work ethic, teamwork mindset, and willingness to learn new skills
- Earn while you learn - competitive pay throughout the program
- Tuition assistance for all ABC coursework
- Clear advancement opportunities after program completion
- Supportive mentorship from experienced TD sheet metal professionals
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO)
- A strong company culture focused on safety, development, and teamwork
Grow Your Career with TDIndustries
Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions-from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.
Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.
Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.
At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built - and shared - by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity - never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.