Sheet Metal Worker at Baltimore Sheet Metal Workers JATC Local Union No. 100
at Baltimore Sheet Metal Workers JATC Local Union No. 100 in Baltimore, MD
About This Program
The Baltimore Sheet Metal Workers JATC Local Union No. 100, located in Baltimore, MD, sponsors this union Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, it combines union-quality instruction with practical on-the-job experience on commercial and industrial projects throughout the Baltimore metro area.
The apprenticeship spans 5 years and includes 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 such as HVAC ductwork, ventilation equipment, roofing, and custom metalwork. Classroom topics include trade mathematics, blueprint reading, welding techniques, sheet metal layout, and OSHA safety standards.
Apprentices who complete the program earn journeyworker status with Local Union No. 100, a credential recognized by union sheet metal contractors in Baltimore and across Maryland. Union membership provides access to competitive wages, health benefits, and retirement contributions throughout a journeyworker's career.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Sheet Metal Worker
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Maryland
Sheet Metal Workers in Maryland are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
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