Sheet Metal Worker at Sheet Metal Wrkrs Jatf Lu 19 of Phl & Vicinity
at Sheet Metal Wrkrs Jatf Lu 19 of Phl & Vicinity in Philadelphia, PA
About This Program
Sheet Metal Workers JATF LU 19 of Philadelphia & Vicinity, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsors this Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship serving the greater Philadelphia region. This employer-sponsored program provides a structured five-year path into the sheet metal trade, with apprentices earning wages throughout their training.
The program totals 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Working in the field, apprentices learn to fabricate, assemble, and install ductwork, HVAC systems, and other sheet metal products used in commercial and industrial construction. Technical classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, layout and pattern development, welding, and safety compliance.
Graduates of the program complete their apprenticeship as qualified Sheet Metal Workers, ready for full-time journeyman employment in one of the mid-Atlantic region's busiest construction markets. Philadelphia's active commercial construction sector provides strong demand for skilled sheet metal professionals.
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.
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