Sheet Metal Worker at Sheetmetal Workers Jac Syracuse Lu #58
at Sheetmetal Workers Jac Syracuse Lu #58 in East Syracuse, NY
About This Program
The Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship offered by Sheetmetal Workers JAC Syracuse LU #58 is a union JATC program based in East Syracuse, NY. This jointly managed program serves the Syracuse metropolitan area, providing apprentices with rigorous, industry-standard training in the sheet metal trade under union oversight.
Running five years in length, the program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn sheet metal fabrication, HVAC duct layout and installation, architectural metalwork, and roofing applications while working on active job sites. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, welding, trade mathematics, and occupational safety. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program with regular increases tied to advancement.
Upon completing the apprenticeship, graduates achieve journey-level standing and full membership in Local 58. Union affiliation provides access to negotiated pay and benefits packages, and employment opportunities with signatory contractors throughout Central New York, setting the foundation for a skilled, stable career in construction.
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.
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