Sheet Metal Worker at Utah Sheet Metal Workers JATC
at Utah Sheet Metal Workers JATC in Salt Lake City, UT
About This Program
Utah Sheet Metal Workers JATC sponsors this union sheet metal worker apprenticeship in Salt Lake City, UT. Backed by the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, this program delivers structured, union-supported trade training to apprentices throughout Utah.
The apprenticeship spans five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 640 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on commercial and industrial jobsites, developing skills in sheet metal fabrication, HVAC ductwork installation, industrial ventilation, and architectural metal applications. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, applied math, welding techniques, and safety regulations. Apprentices are paid throughout the entire training program.
Graduates earn journeyman sheet metal worker credentials and the benefits of union membership, including health insurance, pension participation, and strong wage progression. This apprenticeship is a well-regarded pathway into a skilled trade career in Salt Lake City and across the state of Utah.
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.
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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