Central MN Contract Area
Local 10 Central Minnesota contract area can be found within three separate union contracts that are spread out across twenty-six different counties. The type of work being done by union Sheet Metal Workers is varied from Architectural, Commercial HVAC, Industrial, Residential installation and TAB and Production shops. Quality work is performed on public, commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Our Union Sheet Metal Workers are employed through the many quality contractors signatory to Local 10.
Contact Information
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Business Manager/President: Matt Fairbanks
Office: (651) 366-6414 Phone: (651) 238-0884 Email: mfairbanks@smw10.org |
Business Representative: Isaac Laudenbach
Mailing Address: 56 – 33rd Ave. S., #23 St. Cloud, MN 56301 Phone: (320) 293-2458 Email: ilaudenbach@smw10.org |
Apprenticeship Coordinator: Peter Carlson
Address: 2868 7th Street North
St. Cloud, MN 56303
Phone: (218) 330-4167
Email: coordinator@cmnjatc.org
Address: 2868 7th Street North
St. Cloud, MN 56303
Phone: (218) 330-4167
Email: coordinator@cmnjatc.org
Job Description
In spite of technological changes, the Sheet Metal Worker remains nearly the only building tradesperson to start with raw materials, custom-make complex systems, and then install them. He/she can transform flat sheets of metal into any size or shape that is required by working from a blueprint or verbal instructions.
Being a Sheet Metal Worker involves the fabrication, erection, installation, repairing, replacing and servicing of all residential heating and air conditioning systems and the architectural sheet metal work on such residences.
Workers will gain a knowledge of heating, cooling and ventilation systems; techniques of welding, and the functions of compressors and condensers in the refrigeration cycle. Includes areas such as solar installation, hoisting and rigging, soldering, and energy management and retrofitting of environmental systems. Most people consider the term "air conditioning" to merely imply cooling the air. But air conditioning is much more comprehensive when the term "conditioning the air" is used.
Sheet Metal Workers help provide these types of systems which heat, cool, and ventilate - providing a completely controlled environment. The rapidly expanding use of new materials and processes in manufacturing plants throughout the nation today is presenting new health hazards at an alarming rate. The Sheet Metal Workers also helps provide systems that will safely remove fumes, dust, smoke, heat, odors, carbon dioxide and other dangerous contaminants to combat this situation.
Many Sheet Metal Workers also have an important role due to the large amount of sheet metal work that goes into sign making, hospital and restaurant equipment, aircraft and shipbuilding. In addition, the knowledge and skill of the Sheet Metal Worker is needed by other industries in products requiring sheet metal work. A descriptive booklet can be obtained by contacting the Business Representative or Apprenticeship Coordinator.
Being a Sheet Metal Worker involves the fabrication, erection, installation, repairing, replacing and servicing of all residential heating and air conditioning systems and the architectural sheet metal work on such residences.
Workers will gain a knowledge of heating, cooling and ventilation systems; techniques of welding, and the functions of compressors and condensers in the refrigeration cycle. Includes areas such as solar installation, hoisting and rigging, soldering, and energy management and retrofitting of environmental systems. Most people consider the term "air conditioning" to merely imply cooling the air. But air conditioning is much more comprehensive when the term "conditioning the air" is used.
Sheet Metal Workers help provide these types of systems which heat, cool, and ventilate - providing a completely controlled environment. The rapidly expanding use of new materials and processes in manufacturing plants throughout the nation today is presenting new health hazards at an alarming rate. The Sheet Metal Workers also helps provide systems that will safely remove fumes, dust, smoke, heat, odors, carbon dioxide and other dangerous contaminants to combat this situation.
Many Sheet Metal Workers also have an important role due to the large amount of sheet metal work that goes into sign making, hospital and restaurant equipment, aircraft and shipbuilding. In addition, the knowledge and skill of the Sheet Metal Worker is needed by other industries in products requiring sheet metal work. A descriptive booklet can be obtained by contacting the Business Representative or Apprenticeship Coordinator.
Apprenticeship Program
The Commercial Apprentice Program includes 8,000 work hours (approximately four-five years) of on-the-job training and about 192 hours of related instruction each year. Prior to the completion of the pre-apprentice period, but after employing the pre-apprentice for at least 500 hours, the employer may request to the JATC for early indenture. At the time of application, applicants will be required to take a test designed to determine competence in mechanical aptitude, mathematics, and reading comprehension. The applicant will be ranked according to aptitude test score, work experience, high school or equivalent grades and post-secondary sheet metal training, if any.
Applications
Applications for apprenticeship are taken year-round, by appointment. Please contact Isaac Laudenbach(320)293-2458 at the address and phone number above or you can e-mail him at ilaudenbach@smw10.org
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be a high school graduate or possess a Certificate of Equivalency (G.E.D.). While it is not required that an applicant be a graduate of or have attended a sheet metal program from a technical vocational institute, consideration will be given in the selection process for such graduation and attendance. Must possess the physical ability to perform the duties of the craft. Apprenticeship applicants shall furnish the following along with their application.
1) Birth certificate or reliable information on date of birth.
2) High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
3) High school transcript showing grades and attendance.
4) Post-secondary diploma(s), if applicable.
5) Post-secondary transcripts, if applicable.
6) Military discharge and Form DD-214, if applicable.
7) A physical examination may be required prior to the indenturing of an apprentice.
1) Birth certificate or reliable information on date of birth.
2) High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
3) High school transcript showing grades and attendance.
4) Post-secondary diploma(s), if applicable.
5) Post-secondary transcripts, if applicable.
6) Military discharge and Form DD-214, if applicable.
7) A physical examination may be required prior to the indenturing of an apprentice.
Tools Needed
Workers need to provide themselves with their own hand tools (such as a screwdriver, prick punch, dividers, crescent wrench, a small whitney, center punches, pliers, hammers, etc.). Costs run around $600.00.
Wage Rates
The Central MN Area Sheet Metal JATC continues to look for potential instructors. If you are interested in the computer based learning portion of our foreman/job coordination curriculum or in being a instructor, call Isaac Laudenbach(320)293-2458.