Sheet Metal Worker at Sheetmetal Workers Jamestown Jac Lu #112
at Sheetmetal Workers Jamestown Jac Lu #112 in Jamestown, NY
About This Program
The Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship sponsored by Sheetmetal Workers Jamestown JAC LU #112 is a union JATC program located in Jamestown, NY. This jointly administered program provides apprentices in the Chautauqua County region with structured training and union support as they build a career in the sheet metal trade.
The program lasts five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical skills in sheet metal fabrication, HVAC ductwork installation, roofing systems, and architectural metal applications. Technical coursework addresses blueprint reading, welding methods, shop mathematics, and workplace safety standards. Apprentices earn wages throughout training, with pay that increases at regular intervals.
Completing the apprenticeship qualifies graduates as journey-level sheet metal workers and full members of Local 112. Union membership supports access to negotiated wages, benefits, and ongoing employment through signatory contractors in Western New York, providing a solid foundation for a durable career in the building trades.
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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