Sheet Metal Worker at Sheet Metal JAC Training School
at Sheet Metal JAC Training School in Tulsa, OK
About This Program
The Sheet Metal JAC Training School in Tulsa, Oklahoma sponsors this union Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship through a Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JATC). Affiliated with the sheet metal trades, this program offers apprentices a structured path into one of the construction industry's most skilled crafts — all while earning a paycheck from day one.
The program runs for five years and combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 640 hours of related technical instruction. On the job, apprentices work alongside experienced journeymen learning to fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain ductwork, HVAC systems, roofing, and architectural sheet metal components. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, layout, welding, safety standards, and mechanical system fundamentals.
Upon completing the program, graduates earn journeyman status as Sheet Metal Workers — a credential recognized across the industry. Journeyman sheet metal workers are in demand across commercial, industrial, and residential construction, with strong long-term earning potential tied to union scale wages.
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.
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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