Careers In Construction
Sheet Metal Worker (Updated June 2009)
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) yearsMinimum 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 11st 6 months: 40% of journeyman wage
2nd 6 months: 45% of journeyman wage
Year 21st 6 months: 50% of journeyman wage
2nd 6 months: 55% of journeyman wage
Year 31st 6 months: 60% of journeyman wage
2nd 6 months: 65% of journeyman wage
Year 41st 6 months: 70% of journeyman wage
2nd 6 months: 75% of journeyman wage
Year 51st 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 drivers license.
Must have military discharge papers, if applicable.
Must pass an aptitude test.
Must pass a drug test.
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
Contact:
John Boske
Director of Training:
Joe Remes
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