Sheet Metal Worker at Sheet Metal Workers, Local 25, JATC
at Sheet Metal Workers, Local 25, JATC in Carlstadt, NJ
About This Program
Sheet Metal Workers Local 25, JATC offers a five-year union apprenticeship program in Carlstadt, New Jersey. This JATC-backed program trains skilled sheet metal workers for careers in one of the nation's most active construction markets, with apprentices paid from the very first day of training.
Apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction over the five-year program. Training covers HVAC ductwork fabrication and installation, architectural and industrial sheet metal, roofing systems, welding, and precision layout. Classroom coursework includes applied math, blueprint reading, trade safety, and technical theory.
Graduates of the Local 25 JATC program earn journeyman sheet metal worker status, positioning them for strong career opportunities in the New York/New Jersey metro construction sector. Union journeymen also gain access to negotiated compensation packages and the professional support network of the Sheet Metal Workers International Association.
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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