Sheet Metal Worker at Area Sheet Metal Workers Jac Of Elmira, Lu #112
at Area Sheet Metal Workers Jac Of Elmira, Lu #112 in Elmira, NY
About This Program
The Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship offered by the Area Sheet Metal Workers JAC of Elmira, LU #112 is a union JATC program based in Elmira, NY. As a jointly administered program, it brings together employer and labor expertise to provide apprentices with comprehensive, hands-on training in the sheet metal trade.
The program spans five years, incorporating 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to fabricate, install, and service sheet metal systems including HVAC ductwork, architectural metalwork, roofing components, and flashings. Technical coursework includes blueprint reading, welding fundamentals, shop math, and safety standards. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program, which increase as they progress.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level sheet metal workers and members of Local 112. Union affiliation provides access to negotiated compensation packages, fringe benefits, and employment through signatory contractors in the Southern Tier of New York, supporting a stable and rewarding career in the skilled trades.
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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