North Dakota
Local 10 North Dakota contract area encompasses the entire state of North Dakota along with nine counties of western Minnesota. Three separate union contracts are split between this largest geographical area of Local 10. The type of work being done by Union Sheet Metal Workers is varied and includes architectural, commercial HVAC, industrial, residential installation and TAB. Varied industries that the Union Sheet Metal Workers serve cross the three contract areas from the rich farm lands on the east side to the oil fields on the west side. 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: Nick Murphy
Address: 1323 E Front Ave #10 Bismarck, ND 58504 Phone: (701) 595-4203 Email: nmurphy@smw10.org |
Membership Meetings
Fargo: 2nd Wednesday even months @6:30pm Fargo Labor Temple.
Grand Forks: 2nd Tuesday even months @6:30pm Electricians Hall.
Bismarck: 2nd Wednesday odd months @6:30pm Bismarck Labor Temple.
Minot: 2nd Tuesday odd months @6:30pm Badlands Grill House.
Grand Forks: 2nd Tuesday even months @6:30pm Electricians Hall.
Bismarck: 2nd Wednesday odd months @6:30pm Bismarck Labor Temple.
Minot: 2nd Tuesday odd months @6:30pm Badlands Grill House.
North Dakota Area Sheet Metal Training
In spite of technological changes, the Sheet Metal Worker remains nearly the only building tradesperson to start with raw materials, custom-made complex systems, and then install them. Members can transform flat sheets of metal into any size or shape that is required by working from a blueprint or verbal instructions. 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.
Members 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.
The three main concepts used for making sheet metal patterns require knowledge of triangulation, radial line and parallel line development.
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 systems, which heat, cool, and ventilate - providing a completely controlled environment.
Sheet Metal Workers also help provide systems that will safely remove fumes, dust, smoke, heat, odors, carbon dioxide and other dangerous contaminants.
Many Sheet Metal Workers also have an important that goes into sign making, hospital and restaurant equipment, aircraft and shipbuilding.
Members 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.
The three main concepts used for making sheet metal patterns require knowledge of triangulation, radial line and parallel line development.
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 systems, which heat, cool, and ventilate - providing a completely controlled environment.
Sheet Metal Workers also help provide systems that will safely remove fumes, dust, smoke, heat, odors, carbon dioxide and other dangerous contaminants.
Many Sheet Metal Workers also have an important that goes into sign making, hospital and restaurant equipment, aircraft and shipbuilding.
Apprenticeship & Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Applications for apprenticeship are taken year-round. Contact Nick Murphy for more information.
North Dakota Wages
Apprentice starts at a percentage of the wage earned by a journeyperson. Members will receive an increase every 2,000 hours worked until reaching the end of the 8,000 hours in the Bismarck/Minot contract area and at an increase of every 1000 hours worked until reaching the 8,000 hour mark in the Grand Forks and Fargo contract area. By then he/she will be at a set percentage of 50 - 93% (depending on contract area) and upon completion of the program will be placed at 100% of the journeyperson's rate.