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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 variety of applications. All facets of sheet metal work are covered
by this trade including, but not limited to, heating, ventilating and
air conditioning, ductwork, skylights, cornice work, lockers, kitchen
equipment, metal roofing and siding, and testing and balancing HVAC 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 $15/hour and journey level workers begin at about $33/hour. Additional
benefits like medical, dental and vision insurance, local and international
pensions and a 401k increase the total wage value. Applications are taken
year ‘round at the Sheet Metal Workers Training Facility, 1237 Gator
Way, off Glendale Ave via International Place.
- All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Applicants must be physically capable of performing the essential functions
of the apprenticeship program and subsequent work.
- The interview committee is comprised of members from labor
and management.
- Applicants who are accepted remain on the list for two years.
- Applicants 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.
- Apprentices are required to attend five weeks (7am – 3:30pm) of training
per year plus 40 hours of electives per year, for a total of 240 hours of
training per 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.
- 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 (typically set up as a payroll deduction).
- Current starting apprenticeship monthly dues are approximately $125, but
vary depending on amount of hours worked.
For more information contact:
1237 Gator Way, Sparks, NV 89431
or P.O. Box 1342, Sparks, NV 89432
Phone: 775-331-6393 Fax: 775-331-7344
Email: smw26jatc@att.net
Web: www.sheetmetal-iti.org or www.smwia.org or www.smacna.org
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