Sheet Metal
What is it like being a Sheet Metal worker with SMART Local 85?
What is it like being a Sheet Metal worker with SMART Local 85?
Sheet Metal Workers
SMART Local 85 Apprenticeship - Sheet Metal Careers in Georgia
Sheet metal workers
build and install the ductwork and metal systems used in heating, ventilation,
and air conditioning systems.
They also fabricate
metal panels used in buildings, roofing systems, and architectural features.
SMART Local 85
represents sheet metal workers throughout the Atlanta region and provides
training through a union apprenticeship program.
What Sheet Metal Workers Do
Sheet metal workers:
- Fabricate air ducts
- Install HVAC ductwork
- Build metal roofing and siding
systems
- Install architectural metal
panels
- Work with stainless steel and
aluminum systems
They use tools such
as shears, brakes, welders, and fabrication machines.
Where They Work
Projects include:
- Commercial office buildings
- Hospitals
- Schools and universities
- Stadiums
- Airports
- Industrial plants
Some sheet metal
workers also work in fabrication shops building components before they are
installed on job sites.
Apprenticeship
SMART Local 85 offers
a union apprenticeship combining classroom training and paid jobsite
experience.
Training covers:
- Sheet metal fabrication
- HVAC duct systems
- Welding and metal forming
- Blueprint reading
Apprenticeship Length
Typical program:
5 years
Local Union
SMART Local 85
Website
https://smart85.org
Location
Atlanta, Georgia