UNION SHEET METAL WORKER

NATURE OF WORK:
A Union Sheet Metal Worker is one of the finest trained Craftsmen of all the building trades. They fabricate, install and service architectural sheet metal, kitchen equipment, and ductwork/equipment for heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings. They also work with many materials including galvanized, copper, aluminum, brass, and a wide variety of specialty materials.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Both inside and outside, with exposure to excessive noise and vibration, which, if endured daily could cause bodily harm.  The work varies considerably, depending upon the installation.  Often the work is prepared in a shop then transported to the job for installation.  Must work from ladders and scaffolds, sometimes from awkward positions.

BASE WAGE FOR TRAINED WORKER:
Commercial Journeyman: $39.44*
Commercial Apprentice:   $17.75 - $33.52*
*Plus benefits: 401(K), Local Pension, National Pension, Health & Welfare, Apprentice/Journeyman Training, National Industry Fund, SMOI, NEMI.

TRAINING:
The Training Center is a state of the art facility, which not only trains the apprentices and journeymen of Local #88, but is the International Training Center for Sheet Metal Industry. The Center is equipped with Computers for CAD drawing, sheet metal fabrication equipment, drafting, and welding (GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, Plasma, and Orbital). The Center is also equipped with a full Service and Testing and Air Balance Lab. The Training Center is accredited through the International Training Institute and an AWS accredited weld testing facility. 

COST OF TRAINING:
The JATC facility was built at a cost of 4 million dollars.
There is no cost to the apprentice for training. Apprentices are required to purchase their own hand tools and drafting kits. An apprentice also receives credits with the College of Southern Nevada towards an Associate Degree, at no cost to the apprentice.

USUALLY EMPLOYED BY:
Sheet Metal shops, heating and air conditioning contractors, stainless steel shops, specialty shops, manufacturing plants and others.

WHEN TO APPLY?
The Apprenticeship Committee will accept applications for apprenticeship the first Tuesday of each month between the hours of 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.  Applications must be submitted in person, and you must meet the minimum qualification requirements. NO EXCEPTIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1.) Must also have the desire and aptitude to listen, learn and work with your hands and mind.
2.) Be at least 18 years of age.
3.) Possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
4.) Provide copies of the following documents at the time of application:
a.  Birth Certificate
b.  High School Diploma or G.E.D.
c.  High School and College Grade Transcripts
d.  Valid Drivers License, Valid Nevada Drivers License prior to acceptance
e.  Military Release Papers DD-214 (if applicable)
f.  Proof of Previous Sheet Metal Experience (if applicable)
5.) Pass a Basic Math and Reading Competency Exam administered by the Committee. Date to be decided by the committee.
6.) Appear before the JATC board for an oral interview.
7.) Those applicants selected are subject to a Substance Abuse Test: prior to being indentured. 

For More Information Contact Our Office at (702) 632-3014