Sheet Metal Worker at Fresno Sheet Metal Workers JATC
at Fresno Sheet Metal Workers JATC in Fresno, CA
About This Program
The Fresno Sheet Metal Workers J.A.T.C. offers a registered Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship based in Fresno, CA. This employer-sponsored program provides hands-on paid training in one of the construction trades, preparing apprentices for skilled work in HVAC systems, architectural sheet metal, and industrial applications.
The program runs for five years and combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to fabricate, install, and maintain sheet metal components including ductwork, roofing systems, and ventilation equipment. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, mathematics, welding fundamentals, and safety practices.
Upon completing the program, graduates are recognized as journey-level sheet metal workers with a broad set of skills applicable across commercial, industrial, and residential construction. Sheet metal workers are in steady demand throughout California's Central Valley, and completing a registered apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in the trade.
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.
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