Sheet Metal Worker at Sheet Metal Workers JATC Lu 292
at Sheet Metal Workers JATC Lu 292 in Troy, MI
About This Program
Sheet Metal Workers JATC LU 292, located in Troy, MI, sponsors this union Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship through its Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. This program offers a structured, union-supported pathway into one of the construction industry's most versatile trades, with apprentices earning wages from their very first day on the job.
The 5-year program is built around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside journeyworkers on commercial and industrial projects, developing skills in sheet metal fabrication, HVAC ductwork installation, ventilation system assembly, and architectural metalwork. Technical coursework covers blueprint reading, trade math, welding techniques, fabrication layout, and workplace safety.
Completing the apprenticeship earns participants journeyworker status with Local Union 292, a union credential respected by sheet metal contractors across Michigan. LU 292 journeyworkers benefit from union wages, health coverage, and pension plans as they advance in the trade.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Sheet Metal Worker
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Michigan
Sheet Metal Workers in Michigan are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Construction Codes.
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