Becoming a sheet metal worker in Ottumwa, IA typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring approximately 8,000 hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with a projected job growth of 0.2% from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Ottumwa earn an average of $615.33 per week, with experienced professionals earning up to $1,190.50 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Sheet Metal Workers' Local 83 help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
SHEET METAL WORKERS LOCAL 91 JATC 8124 42nd St. West Rock Island, Illinois 61201 To be eligible for an apprenticeship in 2026, we must have all application materials by 2/28/2026. Are you looking for........... • A great life? • An opportunity to work with your hands and your head? • A career where you will make as much as a college grad, without paying for school? • A great job with great benefits, including health care, and a personal pension plan? • A real chance to advance, in a career with challenges and variety? • Job Security--A skill that is, and will continue to be, in demand? Sometimes opportunities of a lifetime do come only once. We are now seeking apprentice applicants in the following fields: • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) • HVAC Service Tech. (Service and Repair) • TAB (Testing and Balancing) • Industrial Sheet Metal and Welding • Architectural Sheet Metal • *EARN WHILE YOU LEARN** • Attend 160 - 200 hours of training per year for five years while earning a great wage working for a participating area contractor • Establish a solid career with NO student loans to repay • Advance in your career, working towards becoming a Sheet Metal Worker Journeyman • Be a part of an ever growing industry Personal Requirements • Good communication skills • Drive, determination and willingness to learn • High School Diploma or GED • Above average mechanical & math skills • Good hand-eye coordination, form perception and manual dexterity • Dependable, with the ability to accept responsibility and work in a team environment Application Process • Apply online • Submit transcripts • Attend orientation* • Complete aptitude exam • Attend Interview* Look us up on Facebook or for additional information please go to the following links: https://www.jatc91.org/ http://www.sheetmetal-iti.org/ • Interview process is subject to approval
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