Shape the Future of Sheet Metal Excellence

Innovate, craft and flourish as a skilled sheet metal professional

Year 1: $73,686

Annual apprentice wage

Unleash your talent, knowledge, & success

The sheet metal industry seeks highly proficient and driven individuals to join our trade. The Sheet Metal Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee San Diego provides courses that deliver top-notch education and training, tailored to pave the way for a fulfilling and lucrative career as a union sheet metal craftsperson. As an apprentice, engage in both hands-on training and classroom learning, acquiring practical expertise alongside mastering the technical facets of the industry.

Enjoy receiving a paycheck while you learn. Best of all, your training is free.

Expert instruction and mentorship
Zero student loan debt
Earn while you learn
Competitive salary
Credit toward associate degree

Earn while you learn

Sheet metal apprentice
income & benefits

1st year apprenticeship$73,686

Hourly wage: $31.13
Annual taxable earnings: $49,808
Annual benefits package: $23,878
Total annual earnings: $73,686

3rd year apprenticeship$85,164

Hourly wage: $38.17
Annual taxable earnings: $60,072
Annual benefits package: $25,092
Total annual earnings: $85,164

5th year apprenticeship$109,268

Hourly wage: $46.40
Annual taxable earnings: $74,240
Annual benefits package: $35,028
Total annual earnings: $109,268

Commit to your future. Become a sheet metal worker.

Experience the inspiring journey of Annet Del Rosario, a skilled sheet metal professional and member of our Local 206 here in San Diego, California. Prior to embarking on her sheet metal apprenticeship, Annet juggled two jobs, including overnight shifts at a fast-food restaurant, with meager pay and minimal benefits.

Fast forward to today, Annet, now a journey-level worker, is an accomplished foreperson at Able Heating & A/C in Chula Vista, California. Additionally, she plays a pivotal role in leading Building Trades Sisters, an organization she founded to mentor and support women in various trades.

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