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The Sheet Metal Local #88 Apprenticeship Program is looking for qualified applicants to earn while you learn a career in the Sheet Metal Industry.
Sheet Metal Worker
NATURE OF WORK: Fabricates and installs architectural sheet metal, kitchen equipment, and ducts for heating and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings. Lays out, bends, cuts and performs all operations needed to form metal into the desired shapes. Installs and maintains heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Medium work: Should be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds; frequent lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds. Should be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, feel and see.
BASE WAGE FOR TRAINED WORKER:
Commercial Journeyman: $41.53*
Commercial Apprentice: $18.69 - $35.30*
*Plus benefits: 401(K), Local Pension, National Pension, Health & Welfare, Apprentice/Journeyman Training, National Industry Fund, SMOI, NEMI.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Both inside and outside, with exposure to excessive noise and vibration, which, if endured daily could cause bodily harm. The work varies considerably, depending upon the installation. Often the work is prepared in a shop then transported to the job for installation. Must work from ladders and scaffolds, sometimes from awkward positions.
TRAINING DURATION:
Minimum of five (5) years of night classes. (1,012 classroom hours)
Minimum of 8,000 hours of on the job training.
COST OF TRAINING:
The JATC facility was built at a cost of 2.3 million dollars. The average cost to train an apprentice for 5 years is $15,400 which is funded by the JATC.
USUALLY EMPLOYED BY:
Sheet Metal shops, heating and air conditioning contractors, stainless steel shops, specialty shops, manufacturing plants and others.
WHEN TO APPLY?
The Apprenticeship Committee will accept applications for apprenticeship the first Tuesday of each month between the hours of 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Applications must be submitted in person, and you must meet the minimum qualification requirements.
NO EXCEPTIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
3. Provide copies of the following documents at the time of application:
a. Birth Certificate
b. High School Diploma or G.E.D.
c. High School and College Grade Transcripts
d. Valid Drivers License, Valid Nevada Drivers License prior to acceptance
e. Military Release Papers DD-214 (if applicable)
f. Proof of Previous Sheet Metal Experience (if applicable)
4. Pass a Basic Math and Reading Competency Exam administered by the Committee. Date to be decided by the
committee.
5. Appear before the JATC board for an oral interview.
6. Those applicants selected are subject to a Substance Abuse Test: prior to being indentured into the 2006-2007
apprenticeship program.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
PRE-APPRENTICE:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Medium work: Should be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds; frequent lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds. Should be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, feel and see.
BASE WAGE FOR TRAINED WORKER: Pre-Apprentice: $13.35* *Plus benefits: Health Insurance
WORKING CONDITIONS: Both inside and outside, with exposure to excessive noise and vibration, which, if endured daily could cause bodily harm. The work varies considerably, depending upon the installation. Often the work is prepared in a shop then transported to the job for installation. Must work from ladders and scaffolds, sometimes from awkward positions.
USUALLY EMPLOYED BY: Sheet Metal shops, heating and air conditioning contractors, stainless steel shops, specialty shops, manufacturing plants and others.
WHEN TO APPLY? As a pre-apprentice you can come in and apply Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm we are closed from 12-1pm
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1.Be at least 18 years of age. 2. Valid Nevada Drivers License 6. Those applicants selected are subject to a Substance Abuse Test
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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