Sheet Metal Worker at Sheet Metal Workers JATC, Cleveland Lu 33
at Sheet Metal Workers JATC, Cleveland Lu 33 in Parma, OH
About This Program
The Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship sponsored by Sheet Metal Workers JATC, Cleveland LU 33 is a union JATC program located in Parma, OH. Jointly overseen by labor and management, this program serves the Cleveland metropolitan area and provides apprentices with comprehensive, industry-aligned training in the sheet metal trade through Local 33.
This is a five-year program made up of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on commercial and industrial projects learning HVAC ductwork fabrication and installation, architectural sheet metal, roofing systems, and precision metal fabrication. Technical coursework covers blueprint reading, welding, trade mathematics, and occupational safety. Apprentices earn wages throughout, with pay increasing progressively as skills develop.
Upon completing the program, graduates hold journey-level credentials and full membership in Local 33, providing access to union wages, benefits, and employment through signatory contractors in the Greater Cleveland area and across Northeast Ohio's active construction market.
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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