| Sheet Metal Workers Local #10 |
Greg Andrist |
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1500 1st Ave NE STE126
Rochester MN
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5072887766 |
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5072800559 |
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| Website: |
www.smw10.com |
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Organization
The Sheet Metal Workers International Association was formed by January 10, 1888.
Nature of Trade
Sheet Metal workers fabricate and install ducts that are used in heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Thay also fabricate and install a wide variety of other products made from light or thin galvanized metals, such as siding, metal decks, paint oven and spray booths, gutters, flashing and dust collecting systems.
Apprenticeship Training
Sheet Metal apprentices receive 8,000 hours of on-the-job training during their 4 year apprenticeship program. They also receive 900 hours of related classroom instruction by qualified instructors who are also sheet metal journeymen employed in the sheet metal trade.
Qualifications
An applicant must meet the following requirements in order to apply for the apprenticeship program:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED
- Good physical condition
- Above average mechanical and numerical ability
Application, Selection and Hiring Process
Applicants should send a self-addressed, stamped #10 envelope to the above address. Applicants will be tested, screened and ranked. Placement occurs from the union hiring hall on a year round basis.
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