Sheet Metal Worker at Lincoln Sheet Metal Workers JAC
at Lincoln Sheet Metal Workers JAC in Omaha, NE
About This Program
Lincoln Sheet Metal Workers JAC sponsors a five-year union apprenticeship program administered in Omaha, Nebraska. As a Joint Apprenticeship Committee program, training is structured to meet industry standards with support from both labor and management, and apprentices receive wages throughout their training.
The program combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to fabricate and install sheet metal products including HVAC ductwork, architectural components, roofing and flashing systems, and industrial equipment. Classroom training includes blueprint reading, applied math, welding, and safety procedures.
Upon completing the program, graduates become journeyman sheet metal workers — a skilled credential with strong market demand in Nebraska's commercial and industrial construction sectors. The JAC structure helps ensure apprentices receive consistent, high-quality training and professional mentorship from experienced tradespeople throughout the five years.
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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