Sheet Metal Worker at Casper Area Sheet Metal Workers JATC
at Casper Area Sheet Metal Workers JATC in Casper, WY
About This Program
The Casper Area Sheet Metal Workers JATC offers a union sheet metal worker apprenticeship in Casper, WY. This Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program is employer-sponsored and serves apprentices in central Wyoming, providing structured entry into the sheet metal trades within a union framework.
The program spans five years and requires completion of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 640 hours of related technical instruction. Working on active construction sites, apprentices develop skills in the layout, fabrication, and installation of HVAC ductwork, ventilation systems, roofing components, and architectural sheet metal. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, applied mathematics, welding basics, and safety regulations. Apprentices earn wages from the outset, with incremental pay increases as they progress through each year.
Graduates of this program achieve journey-level status as sheet metal workers, a union-recognized credential valid across the construction industry. Central Wyoming's energy and construction sectors provide steady employment demand for skilled sheet metal workers, with opportunities for advancement into supervisory and estimating roles over time.
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.
How to Apply
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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