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Southern MN Contract Area

Local 10 Southern Minnesota contract area can be found within three separate union contracts that are spread out across twenty-seven different counties. Southern MN office is located in Rochester MN, home of The Mayo Hospital. The type of work being done by Union Sheet Metal Workers is varied and includes architectural, commercial HVAC, industrial, residential installation and TAB. 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 below for more information.

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Contact Information

Business Manager/President: Matt Fairbanks
Office: (651) 366-6414
Phone: (651) 238-0884
Email: [email protected]
Business Representative: Aaron Myhre   
Address: 7240 Dresser Drive NE, Rochester, MN 55906
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Phone: (507) 272-6468

Email: [email protected]

Membership Meetings

Mankato: 1st Thursday of the month @4pm, Mankato Labor Temple

Rochester: 3rd Tuesday of the month @4:30pn, SE MN Training Center
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Winona: 3rd Tuesday of the month @4:30pm, Winona Athletic Club

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.
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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 180 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 Aaron Myhre at the address and phone number above or you can e-mail him at [email protected]

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.

Wage Rates

Mankato Area
​Effective May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Mankato Comm 5/1/25
Rochester / Austin / Albert Lea Area
Effective May 1, 2025- April 30, 2026
Rochester Comm 5/1/25
Winona Area
Effective May 1, 2025- April 30, 2026
Winona Comm 5/1/25

Contact us

SMART Sheet Metal Workers' Local #10
1681 East Cope Avenue Suite A
Maplewood, Minnesota 55109

Office: 651-770-2388 | Fax: 651-771-1351 (Benefits Office)
[email protected] - Local #10
​For benefits office email refer to Benefits Staff page
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Monday - Thursday 7:45am - 4:30pm

Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm

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