Sheet Metal Worker at Sheet Metal Workers Local 32 Jac
at Sheet Metal Workers Local 32 Jac in Miami, FL
About This Program
Sheet Metal Workers Local 32 JAC sponsors a union Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship in Miami, FL. This Joint Apprenticeship Committee program draws on the combined resources of organized labor and contributing employers to deliver rigorous, paid training in one of Florida's most active construction markets.
The program runs for five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices train on commercial and industrial job sites, learning sheet metal fabrication, HVAC ductwork installation, welding, and architectural metalwork. Classroom instruction addresses energy efficiency codes, safety compliance, blueprint reading, and advanced fabrication techniques relevant to South Florida construction.
Graduates earn journey-level status and the advantages of union membership, including negotiated wages, benefits, and access to continued training and professional development. Miami's dynamic construction industry makes this a strong program for those building a long-term union career in the sheet metal 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.
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 Florida
Sheet Metal Workers in Florida are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Construction Industry Licensing Board.
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