The Phoenix Sheet Metal JATC is a joint apprenticeship comprised of a Labor/Management Committee.  Our committee consists of six (6) members, three (3) members representing the union and three (3) members representing union contractors.

 Our program is designed to educate and train the most qualified Sheet Metal Workers in the industry.  There are various job opportunities in the Sheet Metal Industry; they include Fabrication and installation of architectural sheet metal, kitchen equipment and ducts for heating and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial building. You will receive college accredited training in AutoCad, TAB (Air Balancing) Refrigeration/Service, Welding and HVAC fabrication and installation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS OF A SHEET METAL WORKER

An individual should be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds; frequent lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds and should be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, feel, see and unafraid of heights.  Working conditions vary for a sheet metal worker; there will be exposure to extreme temperatures if working outside in Arizona during the summertime, you will be exposed to excessive noise and vibrations.

BASE WAGE FOR TRAINED SHEET METAL WORKERS

Commercial Journeyman:  $29.65, plus an $14.86 benefit package

Commercial Apprentices:  $16.31-25.50

Tradesman: $13.34 (*Limited Benefits)

Benefit Package includes; Medical, Dental, Optical Insurance (for you and your family) Local & National Pensions, 401-k, Apprentice/Journeyman Training, iTi, SASMI, SMOHIT & NEMI

TRAINING PROGRAM DURATION AND COSTS

The Phoenix Sheet Metal Program is a five (5) year program, that consist of on-the-job training and college accredited classes through Gateway Community College .

There are three (3) Semesters per year; each semester contains 2 weeks of classes taught here at our facility.  Our program is a day school, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  You will come to school one (1) week at a time, every seven (7) to eight (8) weeks on a rotating basis.

If you qualify for unemployment through the AZ Department of Economic Security you may be able to collect unemployment while in school.  To complete our program an apprentice must have a minimum of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and a minimum of 720 hours of college accredit related training in a classroom setting.  Each student will be provided books and materials while attending class.  Registration and tuition at Gateway Community College is currently $395.00 per semester, for a yearly cost of $1,185.00.  Each apprentice will register and pay their tuition at Gateway Community College before coming to class at our facility located at: 2534 E. Adams , Phoenix , Arizona .  When not in class we try to keep our apprentices employed by Union Contractors.

WHEN & WHERE TO APPLY

The JATC accepts application for this apprenticeship program on Mondays, Tuesday and Thursdays each week from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the months of April, May and June.  You must apply in person at our office located at 2534 E. Adams , Phoenix , AZ 85034 .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Each applicant must be at least 18 years old, provide a Social Security Card and a Birth Certificate.  Once your have submitted this information to the Apprentice Office you will need to complete the following:

 TAKE AN ASSET TEST WHICH CONSISTS OF BASIC MATH AND READING TEST AT GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND SCORE A MINIMUM OF 30 ON EACH TEST.  

For more information on the Asset Tests check out the following links:

Numerical, Algebra, Reading and Writing Skills Exams from Maricopa.edu

Asset Student Guide from ACT.com

Preparation and Sample Questions from CollegeBoard.com

Asset Test Study Guide Zone from StudyGuide.com

 TAKE A DRUG SCREENING TEST AT SOUTHWEST LABORATORIES AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE.

 Then after all of the above information has been received in the Apprenticeship Office you will be notified (at your last known address) of an interview with our Apprentice Committee Members.  This interview is MANDATORY.

 APPRENTICES WILL BE CHOSEN FOR OUR PROGRAM BASED UPON HIGHEST COMBINED SCORES FROM THE MATH , READING AND INTERVIEWS