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’s Wage
Year One
First Six Months
 40% of Journeyman’s Wage
Second Six Months
 45% of Journeyman’s Wage
Year Two
First Six Months
 50% of Journeyman’s Wage
Second Six Months
 55% of Journeyman’s Wage
Year Three
First Six Months
 60% of Journeyman’s Wage
Second Six Months
 65% of Journeyman’s Wage
Year Four
First Six Months
 70% of Journeyman’s Wage
Second Six Months
 75% of Journeyman’s Wage
Year Five
First Six Months
 80% of Journeyman’s Wage
Second Six Months
 85% of Journeyman’s Wage
Journeyman Level 100% of Journeyman’s 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.


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 test.
Take and pass a physical 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 and 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
(630) 668-0110

205 Alexandra Way
Carol Stream, Illinois 60188

Coordinator:
Joe Reemes, Director of Training & John Boske, President/Business Manager

website:www.smw265.org





SHEET METAL WORKER


Sheet Metal Workers are skilled craftsmen who
fabricate, install, repair and alter heating, air-conditioning,
and ventilation systems. They also install metal roofing and
siding along with architectural sheet metal, spary booths, paint
drying ovens, industrial exhaust and air pollution control systems.

Length of Apprenticeship:

Five (5) years, 11 weeks – Six (6) years
– Minimum of 1,400 hours of classroom instruction.
Apprentices attend school for 10 weeks in
the 1st year.
2nd, 3rd, and 4th year apprentices go to
school for 22 days, two times a year.
Apprentices spend the remainder of time receiving
on-the-job training.


Wage Information:

Probationary Apprentice 35% of Journeyman’s Wage
Year One
First Six Months
 40% of Journeyman’s Wage
Second Six Months
 45% of Journeyman’s Wage
Year Two
First Six Months
 50% of Journeyman’s Wage
Second Six Months
 55% of Journeyman’s Wage
Year Three
First Six Months
 60% of Journeyman’s Wage
Second Six Months
 65% of Journeyman’s Wage
Year Four
First Six Months
 70% of Journeyman’s Wage
Second Six Months
 75% of Journeyman’s Wage
Year Five
First Six Months
 80% of Journeyman’s Wage
Second Six Months
 85% of Journeyman’s Wage
Journeyman Level 100% of Journeyman’s Wage

Benefits:
Health & Welfare, Pension (Local &
International), Annuity, Savings Plan.


Basic Requirements:
Must be at least 17 years old.
Must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D.
certificate.
Must take an aptitude test.
Must submit an official birth certificate.
Must present a valid driver’s license.
Must submit a copy of a DD-214 (Armed
Forces Discharge), if applicable.
Must pass a drug test.
Must pass a physical exam.


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


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


Abilities:
Must be able to work at high levels with
ladders and scaffolds.
Must be able to work in extreme weather
conditions.
Must be healthy with no major disabilities.


Work Experience: (Helpful, but not
necessary for acceptance.)
Previous employment using mechanical or
mathematical ability would be beneficial.


Entry Process:
Complete application.
1) a copy of your high school diploma/G.E.D.
certificate.
2) an official copy of your birth certificate.
(No copies accepted.)
3) an official translation for any of the
above listed documents that are not in English.
4) Must present identification with a photo
(i.e. driver’s license).
5) a copy of Form DD-214 (Armed Forces
Discharge), if applicable.
Must pay a non-refundable $20 application
fee.
Take an aptitude test.
Applicants are ranked according to test
scores and are selected from the top of the list.
Before indenture, you must take and pass
a physical exam and a drug test. (Applicant must pay approximately
$45 for physical exam).

Contact:
Sheet Metal Workers Local 73

(708) 544-5711
2701 Van Buren
Bellwood, Illinois 60104

Coordinator:
Mike Skraba






SPRINKLER FITTER

Sprinkler Fitters install, repair, and maintain
all types of fixed piping, automatic fire protection systems.


Length of Apprenticeship:
Five (5) years – Minimum of 1,080 hours
of classroom study.
Apprentices attend a 40 hour orientation.
For five years, apprentices spend one day
every other week in the classroom and four days receiving
on-the-job training.

Wage Information:

First Six Months 40% of Journeyman’s Wage
Second Six Months 45% of Journeyman’s Wage
Second Year 50% of Journeyman’s Wage
Third Year 60% of Journeyman’s Wage
Fourth Year 75% of Journeyman’s Wage
Fifth Year 85% of Journeyman’s Wage
Journeyman Level 100% of Journeyman’s Wage

Benefits:
Health Insurance (after 600 hours),
Pension (after six months), Vacation (immediate).


Basic Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D.
certificate.
Must pass a physical exam.
Must pass a drug test.
Must pass an aptitude test.
Must pass an oral interview.
No one without a valid driver’s license
and reliable transportation will be accepted.


Working Conditions:
Sprinkler Fitters conduct 90% of their
work from ladders and scaffolds. They work in all kinds
of weather conditions.


Recommended Preparatory Classes:
Algebra, geometry, mechanical & architectural
drawing, shop, and physical education classes.


Abilities:
Must be able to lift heavy objects.
Must be able to work at high levels on
ladders and scaffolds.


Work Experience: (Helpful, but not
necessary for acceptance.)
Any type of construction site work is beneficial
as well as work done in a pipe supply house or experience
with welding of any kind.


Entry Process:
For updates on applications, visit our website at www.sprinklerfitterschicago.org.


Contact:
Sprinkler Fitters & Apprentices Union Local 281 Training

(708) 597-1800
11900 S. Laramie
Alsip, Illinois 60658

website:sprinklerfitterchicago.org

Coordinator:
Bill Dalton






STRUCTURAL IRON WORKER

Structural Iron Workers erect structural
steel buildings and all types of bridges. They also perform
precast, reinforcing, and post-tensioning.


Length of Apprenticeship:
Three (3) years – Minimum of 700 hours
of classroom instruction.
Apprentices attend school two nights a
week from September – June.
Apprentices work full-time receiving on-the-job
training.

Wage Information:

First Six Months 60% of Journeyman’s Wage
Second Six Months 70% of Journeyman’s Wage
Third Six Months 75% of Journeyman’s Wage
Fourth Six Months 80% of Journeyman’s Wage
Fifth Six Months 85% of Journeyman’s Wage
Sixth Six Months 90% of Journeyman’s Wage
Journeyman Level 100% of Journeyman’s Wage

(Specific wage information will be provided
to accepted applicants.)


Benefits:
Welfare, Pension, Annuity.


Basic Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D.
certificate.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Will be required to sign Form I-9 (Employment
Eligibility Verification) when employed by a contractor.
Must have access to reliable transportation.
Must pass a physical exam.
Must show a DD-214 (Armed Forces Discharge),
if applicable.
NOTE: If you are between
the ages of 18 and 26, you must show proof that you are
registered for the draft.


Working Conditions:
Structural Iron Workers work in all types
of weather.


Recommended Prepatory Classes:
Mathematics, reading, and composition classes.


Abilities:
Must be aggressive.
Must be able to work at high levels.
Must be physically fit.


Work Experience: (Helpful, but not
necessary for acceptance.)
Exposure to working outdoors and experience
in welding, burning, blue print reading, or shop work is
beneficial.


Entry Process:
Complete application. (Applications
are taken on an as needed basis. Check newspapers or the
IDES for more information.)
Take and pass a general aptitude test.
If the aptitude test is passed successfully,
the applicant will be interviewed by the apprenticeship
committee.
Points will be given based on the interview
and applicants will be placed on an eligibility list according
to rank.
Applicants will be selected according to
rank.

Contact:
International Association of Bridge, Structural and Reinforcing
Iron Worker’s Local 1
(708) 366-8181
7740 Industrial Drive
Forest Park, Illinois 60130

Coordinator:

Al Bass

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