Apprentices Training

The Sheet Metal Workers' Local #91 JATC's goal is to provide the highest quality training to those interested in a career in the various fields within the Sheet Metal industry.

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How do I become a Local #91 Union Sheet Metal Worker?

To become a journeyperson sheet metal worker, you have to first become an apprentice sheet metal worker.   As an apprentice, you will be enrolled in a five year program, with a starting wage of 40% of the journeyman wage scale.  Apprentice's receive a 5% raise every six (6) months throughout the five years as per staying current with their progress of the program.

The Joint Apprentice and Training Committee of Sheet Metal Workers Local #91 operates a training program for men and women who wish to become Journeyperson Sheet Metal Workers.

These Journeyperson Sheet Metal Workers are responsible for the drafting, shop fabrication, field installation and maintenance of all types of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and all types of architectural sheet metal fabrication and installation in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.


Individuals indentured into the Apprentice Program must attend Related Training Classes for a period of five years, receiving two-thousand (2000) hours of on the job training per year.  Courses are designed to sequentially improve the apprentices’ skill levels in math, drafting, blueprint reading, shop layout and fabrication, and welding.   All apprentices are required to pass a competency test for each year of training before moving on to the next level.

For an application or more Information on a Sheet Metal Workers
Local #91 Apprenticeship

Contact JATC Coordinator Carl Odendahl at:

Email - Carl Odendahl
carlo@smw91.org
Phone #: (309) 787-0695 Extension 14

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