Sheet Metal Worker at S.A. Sheet Metal JATC
at S.A. Sheet Metal JATC in San Antonio, TX
About This Program
S.A. Sheet Metal J.A.T.C. sponsors this registered sheet metal worker apprenticeship in San Antonio, TX. While named as a JATC, this program is employer-sponsored and non-union, offering structured trade training in the San Antonio construction market.
The five-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to fabricate, form, and install sheet metal systems including HVAC ductwork, industrial ventilation, and custom metal components. Technical instruction covers blueprint reading, metal layout, welding fundamentals, and job site safety practices. Apprentices are paid throughout their training period.
Upon completing the program, graduates are qualified to work as journey-level sheet metal workers in the construction and mechanical trades. This apprenticeship offers a structured, earn-while-you-learn path into a stable and in-demand trade career in the San Antonio area.
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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