St. Louis Local 36
SHEET METAL CAREERS
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St. Louis Local 36 SHEET METAL CAREERS |
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BECOME A MEMBER |
| your future is now ! Members are the unions' and the contractors' most valuable asset. The modern sheet metal industry has a serious need for more skilled and highly motivated workers, especially with skills and knowledge of the new technologies. |
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WORKER ORIENTED TRAINING
The Sheet Metal Worker translates the theories of science into the practical realities of new equipment and various uses of metal in our everyday life. The work requires specialized training. It requires dexterity, mechanical ability, problem solving skills and the ability to get along with others. |
| MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY Sheet Metal Workers build, install, and service HVAC equipment. They also design, fabricate and install ductwork and associated devices. Since the invention of air conditioning Sheet Metal Workers led the industry in the development of duct construction, standards and specifications. |
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MATERIALS AND METALLURGY You'll work with one of the most versatile materials in construction--metal. You'll immediately earn a living wage, benefits, pension plan, steady work, and as a member of a local union, gain a voice in a organization that looks out for you and your fellow members. |
| HANDS ON FABRICATION Technological changes and advances in the sheet metal industry work requires increasingly higher levels of workers in all phases of the building construction industry. If you like to build things, a job in sheet metal may be right for you. |
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| WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS SPECIALTIES OF THE TRADE? |
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RESIDENTIAL Shop fabrication New home HVAC installer Tear out and replacement Geothermal systems Water source heat pumps Service technician Seamless guttering Architectural installer Duct cleaning Fireplaces Estimator/sales Owner/management
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COMMERCIAL Welding Fabrication Shop Field installer Testing and balancing CAD detailer Service technician Office management Foreman/supervisor Kitchen equipment Lockers/shelving/toilet partitions Architectural sheet metal Signs marquees
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INDUSTRIAL Manufacturing/production Factory accessories Decking and siding Specialty fabrication Certified welding Blowpipe Ovens and spray booths Estimator/supervisor Drafting/CAD Ship building Power plants Refineries |