A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SHEET METAL WORKER…

WHAT THEY DO

Sheet Metal Workers fabricate and install ducts used in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.  In addition, they fabricate and install other products such as metal roof decks, architectural sheet metal products, pain ovens, spray booths, dust collecting systems, and food service equipment.  The work is laid out on metal sheets from blueprints, formed, fabricated and installed on the job site.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Sheet Metal Workers are unique due to the fact that they do a great deal of shop fabrication compared to the other construction trades.  The products to be installed begin from a flat sheet of metal.  The sheet metal worker develops the patterns from shop drawings.  After the components are fabricated, they are delivered to the job site for installation.

INTEREST AND TEMPERMENT

People interested in becoming sheet metal workers must have the ability to follow instructions.  The understanding of blueprints and the ability to work to close tolerances are necessary.  They must also enjoy working with their hands and have the ability to think for themselves without constant supervision and have the physical abilities to perform the work of the trade.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND RECOMMENDED

Reading, math, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, mechanical drawing, general metal fabrication and welding.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE

ü      Minimum age of (18)

ü      High School Diploma or G.E.D.

ü      Tests

ü      Successfully complete written examination and interview

ü      Indentured to the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee and assigned to a sheet metal contractor

TERMS OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING

ü      Apprenticeship shall be five (5) years

ü      Minimum of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training

ü      Minimum of (200) hours of related classroom instruction per year

ü      Probation period of one year

RELATED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Supervisor, specialized welding, contractor/business owner

APPLICATION AND INFORMATION                                                                  AFFILIATED LOCAL

Toledo Area Sheet Metal JATC                                               Sheet Metal Workers

Local #33                                                                                 Local #33

27430 Crossroads Parkway                                                     27430 Crossroads Parkway

Rossford, OH  43460                                                               Rossford, OH  43460

Telephone:        (419)873-9964                                                            Telephone:        (419)873-9971

Fax:                  (419)873-9968                                                            Fax:                  (419)873-9978

Please call the JATC office for application hours and further requirements.

The recruitment, selection, employment, training and promotion of apprentices shall be without discrimination based on the race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, disability/handicap or veteran status.