Sheet Metal Worker

Sheet Metal Workers fabricate and install heating, air-conditioning and ventilation. They also work in industrial plants, install architectural sheet metal and perform specialty fabrication.

Length of Apprenticeship:
Five (5) years—Minimum of 1,000 hours of classroom instruction.

  • Apprentices attend school every ten weeks and then receive on-the-job training for nine weeks.

Wage Information:
Pre-Apprentice 30% of journeyman wage
Pre-Apprentice (after 90 days) 35% of journeyman wage
Year 1—1st 6 months 40% of journeyman wage
2nd 6 months 45% of journeyman wage
Year 2—1st 6 months 50% of journeyman wage
2nd 6 months 55% of journeyman wage
Year 3—1st 6 months 60% of journeyman wage
2nd 6 months 65% of journeyman wage
Year 4—1st 6 months 70% of journeyman wage
2nd 6 months 75% of journeyman wage
Year 5—1st 6 months 80% of journeyman wage
2nd 6 months 85% of journeyman wage
Journeyman Level 100% of journeyman wage

Benefits:
Health & Welfare, Annuity, Savings Plan, Pension.

Basic Requirements:

  • Must be at least 17 years old.
  • Must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D. Certificate.
  • Must present a birth certificate.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Must have military discharge papers, if applicable.
  • Must pass an aptitude test.
  • Must pass a drug test.
  • Must pass a physical exam.
  • Must live in the jurisdictional boundaries of Local 265.

Working Conditions:
Sheet Metal Workers work in all types of conditions, both indoors and out.

Recommended Preparatory Classes:
Mathematics, trigonometry, blueprint reading, computer, drafting and shop classes.

Abilities:
Must be physically able to perform the work of the trade.

Work Experience:
(Helpful, but not necessary for acceptance.) Previous employment in construction or experience with computers and drafting would be beneficial.

Entry Process:

  • Complete application and pay a $20 fee. (Applications are available once a year usually, in February.)
  • Submit all necessary documents.
  • Take and pass an aptitude exam.
  • Take and pass a drug screening.
  • Applicants, after completing the above, will be ranked by their results in three areas. These are: education, work experience and math/language skills.
  • The top 100 applicants will be placed on an eligibility list from which apprentices will be selected.

Contact:
Sheet Metal Workers Local 265 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
205 Alexandria Way
Carol Stream, Illinois 60188
Phone: (630) 668-0110


Coordinator:
George Slater


Director of Training:
Joe Remes

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