Sheet Metal Institute 2379 Northeast 178th Avenue, Portland, OR 97230

The Sheet Metal Institute, located in Portland, Oregon, offers top-notch training in the sheet metal industry. Our experienced team provides the highest level of instruction to ensure successful careers for our apprentices and journeypersons, while also providing contractors with the best trained workforce in the field. Our modern facilities and dedicated staff with over 200 years of industry experience make us a leader in sheet metal education.

We offer classes for apprentices and journeypersons at our Portland and Springfield campuses, and are an American Welding Society Accredited Test Facility. Our certifications range from OSHA 30 to welding, brazing, testing, adjusting & balancing (TAB), EPA/CFC, FA/CPR, rigging, signaling, and service (NATE/NAFA).

Sheet metal work is a crucial component in commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects. Visit our gallery to see the impressive projects completed by our apprentices and graduates. We offer state-registered apprenticeship programs for Sheet Metal Workers and Service Systems Technicians, providing a pathway to a rewarding and well-paid career.

The Sheet Metal Institute is dedicated to recruiting, educating, and training skilled craftspeople in the industry. Join us to embark on a fulfilling career that benefits you, your family, and your community. Learn more about why our apprentices chose a career as a union sheet metal worker.