Apprenticeship for Sheet Metal Workers   

What do sheet metal workers do?

Sheet metal workers fabricate sheet metal so that it can be used in a number of applications. All facets of sheet metal work is covered by this trade including, but not limited to, heating and air conditioning, ventilating, skylights, cornice work, lockers, spiral or oval duct, kitchen equipment and testing, metal roofing and balancing systems. Sheet metal workers are respected for their quality of workmanship and their safety awareness.

Program Specifics

There is one program, which takes four years. Apprentices begin by earning approximately $13/hour and journey level workers begin at about $30/hour. Additional benefits like medical, dental and vision insurance and a retirement pension increase the total wage value. Applications are taken year ‘round at the Sheet Metal Workers’ Training Facility, 1237 Gator Way, off Glendale Ave and off International Place.

▲ All applicants must be at least 17 years of age.

▲ Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

▲ Applicants must be physically capable of performing the essential functions
of the apprenticeship program and subsequent work.

▲ Apprentices must successfully pass a drug test once they are accepted into and enter the program.

▲ The apprenticeship program offers equal opportunity to all people regardless
of race, age, color, gender, religion, nationality or sexual orientation.

▲ The interview committee is comprised of members from labor and contractor
management.

▲ If accepted, an applicant remains on the list for two years.

▲ The program hopes to accept up to 20 apprentices annually.

▲ Work begins as soon as an apprentice is indentured.

▲ Apprentices are required to attend five, one week long (forty hours) training
sessions a year and 12 nights welding school a year. All training sessions
are held at the training facility on Gator Way in Sparks.

▲ There is no cost for school or books. Tools cost approximately $200.

▲ Apprentices must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

▲ Once an applicant is indentured as an apprentice, they are expected to
become a member of the Sheet Metal Workers International Association, a
union, the fees of which are:

 An initiation fee runs $500 (paid in full or set up on as a payroll deduction).

 Current starting apprenticeship monthly dues are approximately $56.

For more information contact:

Sheet Metal Workers
Josh Morrow
1237 Gator Way
Sparks, NV 89431
P.O. Box 1342
Sparks, NV 89432
Phone: 775-331-6393
Fax: 775-331-7344
Email: sheetmetaljatc@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.smwia.org and www.smacna.org

 


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