Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship Program - Strategic Workforce Development Inc.

Job Summary

A FIVE YEAR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM: Sheet Metal Workers fabricate and install metal ducts, which are used in ventilating, air conditioning, and heating systems. They also fabricate and install a wide variety of other products made from thin metal sheets, such as roofing and siding, commercial stainless-steel kitchen equipment, partitions, sheet metal shelves in industrial applications, store fronts, and chutes used for movement of material. Sheet Metal Workers cut the metal with hand snips, power shears, and other types of cutting tools. Apprenticeship is a training program in which students are trained to become competent craftsmen in the competitive and lucrative field of construction. Sheet Metal Worker Apprentices attend school during the day and are compensated for their attendance. The trade of sheet metal is a very diverse trade which can provide opportunities to members which are matched by no other program.

Sheet Metal Workers Local #2 provides employee medical benefits, retirement programs, and a 401 K that allow its members to work and retire with dignity. We are committed to investing in your future as well as preserving the future of the Unionized Sheet Metal Industry. Local #2 has over 1200 members that work at over 70 Quality Contractors. This provides an excellent opportunity for our trades people to stay gainfully employed and build relationships with other co-workers in our area. Hourly wages and benefits are guaranteed for each member. All members have the right to vote and discuss the wages, benefits and working conditions. Health benefits provided are for the entire immediate family at no additional cost to the member. Building Trades Unions are located in every part of our country. Unions allow you to move around the country to explore other geographical areas and remain employed at a livable wage. The recruitment, selection, and training of apprentices shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. The sponsor will take affirmative action to provide an equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate this program as required under applicable law and lawful regulations issued under title 29 of the CFR, part 30 as amended.

• Sheet Metal Workers Local #2 JATC
• 9703 E 53rd Street Raytown, MO 64133
• Phone: 816-353-0038
• Fax: 816-353-0486
• www.sheetmetal2.org

HOW TO APPLY: Applications can be picked up from our office in Raytown or printed from our website under the "training" tab. When submitting your application you will need to provide a photo ID and $50 dollars cash or card to get scheduled for our next testing date. Our next testing date is scheduled for 6/21/2022, applications need to be turned in by 6/16/2022 to guarantee a spot for the test.

WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE SHEET METAL EXPERIENCE?: That's okay!! During the interview process you will be asked about any experience you have when it comes to sheet metal or construction in general. If you don't have any experience we recommend applying for our Pre-Apprenticeship Program also. This is an opportunity to start working with our contractors while trying to get into the apprenticeship program and gives you the hands on experience that we are seeking in the interview process. You can be a pre-apprentice for a period of up to one year while you are trying to get in the apprenticeship program. To be eligible for the pre-apprenticeship you must first apply and get scheduled to test for the apprenticeship program.

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