Electrician at Metro Mfg Plant Electricians JATC
at Metro Mfg Plant Electricians JATC in Portland, OR
About This Program
The Metro Manufacturing Plant Electricians JATC offers a registered electrician apprenticeship program in Portland, OR. This union JATC program is designed for those pursuing a career in manufacturing and industrial electrical work, providing structured training under experienced journeymen electricians. Apprentices are paid throughout the program and receive regular wage increases as they progress.
The program is five years in duration, combining 8,000 hours of hands-on work experience with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work inside manufacturing facilities, learning to install and maintain electrical equipment, troubleshoot production machinery, and work with motor controls and power distribution systems. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, safety regulations, the National Electrical Code, and industrial systems.
Completing this program earns apprentices journeyman electrician status, with a specialization rooted in manufacturing and plant environments. Portland's industrial sector offers strong ongoing demand for qualified electricians, and journeyman credentials provide a foundation for a long-term career in one of the trade's most specialized and well-compensated sectors.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$30
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
5 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Electrician Career Outlook
National Median
$29.61/hr
~$61,588.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Electrician employment is projected to grow significantly, driven by construction activity, renewable energy expansion, and EV infrastructure buildout. The increasing electrification of buildings and transportation systems creates strong long-term demand. Licensed electricians with experience in solar, battery storage, or industrial controls are especially sought after.
What to Expect as an Electrician 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
576 hours of related technical instruction (~115 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 Electrician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Oregon
Electricians in Oregon are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Oregon Building Codes Division.
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