CRAFT TRAINING

WHAT IS A SHEET METAL WORKER?

 As a union sheet metal worker, you will belong to a family of skilled crafts' men/women that work with building trade to construct commercial, industrial, and residential buildings, which all need the services of skilled sheet metal workers. You will be taught the skills needed to fabricate and install all types of metal products. But the best part about becoming a union sheet metal worker is that all the skills and training that you need, will be taught to you while you work and in the class room, at no cost to you! On an average, sheet metal workers earn 27% more take home pay than a non union worker, right out of high school. Regular yearly wage increases, and benefits like full medical coverage, from day one. Eyeglass and dental after six months, pension an annuity for retirement. To become a journeyman sheet metal worker, you have to first become an apprentice sheet metal worker. As an apprentice, you will be enrolled in a four year program. Each year, as you progress through your apprenticeship and become more skilled at the trade, you will receive wage increases. If you are interested in a future that is rewarding and satisfying, go to our menu and click on " NEW MEMBERS INFO ," and read on. Or if you would like more info, you can click on the link below to email our Craft Training Office.