Sheet Metal Worker at Dallas-Ft Worth Sheet Metal JATC
at Dallas-Ft Worth Sheet Metal JATC in Euless, TX
About This Program
The Dallas-Ft Worth Sheet Metal JATC sponsors this union sheet metal worker apprenticeship based in Euless, TX, serving the DFW Metroplex. This JATC program trains apprentices to the highest industry standards across one of the largest construction markets in the country.
The program spans five years and combines 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training with 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on commercial, industrial, and institutional jobsites, gaining skills in sheet metal fabrication, HVAC duct installation, industrial ventilation, and architectural metalwork. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, geometry, welding, and OSHA safety compliance. Apprentices earn wages from their first day on the job.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman sheet metal workers with full union credentials. Union membership through the JATC provides access to competitive wages, benefits, and a broad network of employment opportunities throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
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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