Sheet Metal Worker at Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 100 Cumberland Area JATC
at Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 100 Cumberland Area JATC in Cumberland, MD
About This Program
Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 100 Cumberland Area JATC, located in Cumberland, MD, sponsors this union Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, it provides a structured, union-backed path into the sheet metal trade with wages that grow alongside the apprentice's developing skill set.
The program lasts 5 years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on commercial and industrial construction projects in the Cumberland region, learning to fabricate and install ductwork, ventilation systems, and architectural sheet metal. Coursework covers trade math, blueprint reading, safety regulations, welding basics, and sheet metal fabrication methods.
Graduating apprentices earn journeyworker status with Local No. 100, a union credential recognized by sheet metal contractors across Maryland and surrounding states. Union journeyworkers in the sheet metal trade typically benefit from negotiated wages, health coverage, and pension contributions.
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 Maryland
Sheet Metal Workers in Maryland are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
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