What does it take to be a highly skilled union sheet metal worker? This video outlines the process for becoming a union sheet metal worker and the various aspects of the industry.
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@Oxatolla5 жыл бұрын
I am 51 and now I am a co-owner of my own sheet metal company here in Ontario, Canada. My partner taught me this trade and we've been in business for 6 years. If I could go back in time, I would have gotten into this trade when I was 18. It is not all roses... some residential crawl space jobs are a bitch. But, I find it to be a very fulfilling and rewarding trade. Great video and I highly recommend this trade to those who are thoughtful and motivated. We take huge pride in our work and are reputation is top notch. It is nice to see the customer's reactions to our installs. I can sleep well at night knowing this. Good luck apprentices, you can do it!
@mitchsfarm3 жыл бұрын
I'm 23, with my own house as a journeyman millwright in Ontario canada. Couldn't be any truer! Trades are where its at.
@danlovelace8378 Жыл бұрын
I’m just starting in school for the sheetmetal and roofing doing all the same stuff I’ve been a welder for several years and metal fabrication so I’m also learning different things, 2 weeks in out of 16 it’s the best thing to happen as it’s welcoming trade
@almatorres76387 жыл бұрын
This is an AWESOME video!! My husband always tells me about his day at school and work but to see him makes my heart so happy💕 The ending brought tears to my eyes.... that's my husband working hard providing for our family. Thank you for the video, Kelly
@Tucko17 жыл бұрын
That's because Local 105 rules!
@handyman33204 жыл бұрын
Cool, your Papi Chulo is a good man.
@Beevus175 жыл бұрын
"what better job than to give someone else the oppurtunity to learn." Awesome sentiment SMWIA LU 47 Ottawa
@giuseppem87474 жыл бұрын
Local #40 Connecticut. I'm 26, just graduated my apprenticeship last year. Work is hard but LIFE IS GOOD!
@heisenberg63344 жыл бұрын
Hey is a lot of math required ? I’m interested but I’m not very good at math
@OhhhJP19 күн бұрын
What’s hard about it? Genuine question cuz it looks cake
@chaseedwards33252 жыл бұрын
Local 85 in ATL. 1st year apprentice. Glad to hear it’s all the same standard even across the country
@dineroquintanilla57592 жыл бұрын
I’m starting my apprenticeship soon. & this gave me more knowledge to the trade. Thanks for the video & everyone’s is right.
@Smitty19728 Жыл бұрын
Good luck man getting in this trade was of of the best decisions I’ve made in my life
@VeryNice-yc6ib2 жыл бұрын
Hello everyone, I hope you are fine. I am happy to watch this video, which is known as this craft. I am also a craftsman in the profession of central ventilation. I love it.
@bigrello64375 жыл бұрын
I have an orientation tomorrow. I'm excited. I hope I'm making the right decision!
@prodbyvessels5 жыл бұрын
Big Rello this job pays well but fuck this job
@r.taylor37975 жыл бұрын
Vessels what do you mean??🙁
@KosmikGawdess4 жыл бұрын
@@prodbyvessels what happened
@yoshisatoshi32063 ай бұрын
How has it been so far ? Please update**
@ritam14022 ай бұрын
1st year apprentice at LOCAL 71 Looking forward to exploring this career Oh yeah I’m also a black female 💥⚒️Girl power✊🏾🤭💥
@Rinouka3 жыл бұрын
Starting my orientation on Wednesday local 73 super excited and pumped
@betgee5405 жыл бұрын
I see my boy right there. Local 105 sheet metal workers 🤘🏼💪🏼
@bradhilton2283Ай бұрын
No there’s also the bottle training part of the program. Every thing I know about the bottle is due the meteor ship of my mechanic “ Steve kawlolski “ I can drink most men under the table, I can drink , beer , sambooka , tequilas, rum I can drink it all and because I can do that , it only helped me become a more rounded Sheet Metal worker.
@rga84164 жыл бұрын
Great and yet best video I've seen so far very informative thanks for sharing
@michaelrobertson80684 жыл бұрын
Good to know I can take my craft all over the world local 28 NYC on the check in
@adamswendsen24945 жыл бұрын
Very good video. Local 71 member buffalo N.Y.
@MrJRLH3 жыл бұрын
I would do anything to be apart of local 105 !!!! the exam is very difficult, it would change my life 100% to be given an opportunity to work with this Union
@1215Blue3 жыл бұрын
What can you study or what was on the test? I’m looking at this because I got a chance to take an exam for metal trades but for the city of LA in DWP wondering what questions will they have?
@MrJRLH3 жыл бұрын
@@1215Blue contact local 105 sheet metal there located in the city of industry ,ca tell them you want to practice for the test it’s 4 modules and there all timed you can only get a certain amount of questions wrong it consist of basic math, shapes , mechnical aptitude , and common sense questions KZfaq local 105 Sheetmetal or SMART
@abm95135 жыл бұрын
SM Mechanics make from $28 to $40 something an hour. SH Mech Helpers $18-$20 that's it. This is what I do for living. I am a recruiter for this kind of jobs. I do this every single freaking day! lol it is ALOT! But I love it! ❤️
@mrhartley855 жыл бұрын
We get paid double that plus pension, 401A and benefits.
@johnnydominguez69765 жыл бұрын
I really want to learn and get an apprenticeship. I worked in HVAC company that didn't teach us the right way of doing things.
@davemiller16614 жыл бұрын
The SM union in LA has a total package more then double what you list for a journeyman. That includes his take home pay, pensions, medical, ect.
@familypokornyFit3 жыл бұрын
My old apprentice is in this video dope. He making that union journeymen money now.
@r.taylor37975 жыл бұрын
Doctors of metal👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@youtubecommenter10002 жыл бұрын
Absolutely no women in this video, that needs to change!
@LARULES100 Жыл бұрын
Because not alot of women want to do this work.Honestly the work is easy and you learn everyday.Its just all about experience and a good work ethic.After that it just becomes second nature.
@clcoleman3839 Жыл бұрын
There was 1 but definitely hope to see more
@bradhilton2283Ай бұрын
I am a second generation Sheet Metal worker and have an uncle that works in the aviation side of it as well.
@omarrosas75023 жыл бұрын
Anyone in Las Vegas? I'm barely going to drop off my paperwork tomorrow morning at Local Union 88. Been hearing great things about this place but could not act on it due to covid-19 and the shut down.
@konpolski-zi8cz9 ай бұрын
RafaL jesteS wielki gość
@davemiller16614 жыл бұрын
Local 206 SD.. sheetmetal 💪
@bradhilton2283Ай бұрын
You just keep up that “Excellent “ work boys 👌🏻
@CR250RidR3 жыл бұрын
I did my apprenticeship in a small school in a state with a weak union. (Not gonna say where) but watching this makes me think I got totally robbed in my education.
@familypokornyFit3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that brother. I did my apprenticeship right here so cal L.A. We were very lucky good teachers and nice shop and equipment. I still went back to take classes as a journeymen. More certs the better.
@zachbartlett28293 жыл бұрын
Im in Virginia, not in this field yet but seems to be a weak union presence in all trade here too
@jonathansmith8564 жыл бұрын
Local 177 💪 Nashville, Tennessee
@andrewmitchell75926 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the video very much. There's a lot to the field I can tell but am definitely interested in learning more. What are opportunities like in management?
@manitobamoose79196 жыл бұрын
if you wanna be in management, maybe unions not for you. we are the ones fighting management for higher pay, health and welfare.
@oscarestrada82426 жыл бұрын
do a video on local 636 so cal glaziers
@kellycandaelefilms6 жыл бұрын
Talk to your leadership - they don't seem to be into "branding" what you do as much as other building trades locals.
@jonathanaldana49415 жыл бұрын
That’s right Oscar Estrada would love to see a video on our local, I’ll run it by mark if i see him , a lot of ppl don’t even know what a glazier is!? A shame
@leovillanueva74637 жыл бұрын
How many hours do you work and go to school in the week?
@wildpoly3186 жыл бұрын
1-8 hour day every other week .
@Oxatolla5 жыл бұрын
That info was in the video...
@wildpoly3186 жыл бұрын
Local 105!!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
@sergiop59145 жыл бұрын
Hey what's the starting pay for a first year apprentice worker?
@erikalejandro69055 жыл бұрын
@@sergiop5914 The current agreement is at 40% which equates to $17.71 for a first year. It will be that way for the first year since its a 1 year probation. After that, you get a 5% raise( its about $2) every 6 months as long as you're moving on up in school.
@fbi90072 жыл бұрын
Cheers from local 280 bc Canada
@sauchyy58206 жыл бұрын
How much do you start off getting payed as a first year apprentice sheet metal worker?
@carsoneells76985 жыл бұрын
Where I'm at in Portland OR local 16 it's 19.45/hr journey man is about 41
@claytonhpdx67805 жыл бұрын
Carson Eells ayye I’m interviewing in Portland next week to become an apprentice !! Wish me luck
@loe2doe5 жыл бұрын
I'm currently at 31an hour Cali..
@justindavis17014 жыл бұрын
@@loe2doe how long have you been there for? I'm almost done with my 10month trade school on hvac and I'm thinking about sheet metal.
@alexistellez63434 жыл бұрын
@@carsoneells7698 I make 30n hour as a preapprentice stocker scrapper as a drywall lather
@nelsonvalderrama192310 ай бұрын
Buenos días.. Cómo podría trabajar con ustedes .
@trillflaco3 жыл бұрын
Local 17 Boston Sheet Metal!
@humankabirsharif58534 жыл бұрын
Hi sir
@jennergamble70463 жыл бұрын
Whats the scale like on the west coast?
@Kaylanie3793 жыл бұрын
That's my dog Brett
@rayvazquez55095 жыл бұрын
How can i join im nyc
@somebody78444 жыл бұрын
Applications for SMART local 28 open up july 1st, you visit the school and can fill it out in 30 seconds.
@roylopez25092 жыл бұрын
How to apply,your company,I'm interest,
@Dhdub6834 жыл бұрын
I’m 18 trying to get in how long does it take to get out on the job site and do you get paid while going to the school
@BossmAn--gj6tq4 жыл бұрын
Hova, it depends on your placement on the list. But if you score well with the test and interview you will get work. Just keep at it young gun
@familypokornyFit3 жыл бұрын
Join now. Look then up on Google maps. They are in city of industry. Talk to the rep they will tell you come down fill out app. Shits booming now I don't believe there's a wait. If you join now you can start skool summer. And yes once your accepted they give you a start date to report to a company and you will have to report to skool on day a week every other week. For 5years. So you get 40hrs then 32 hrs you don't get paid for the 8hrs of skool. Good luck. My buddy's dad owns a 105 company they told me to join. Best decision I ever made.👷♂️💵
@jdavis48443 жыл бұрын
@@familypokornyFit 5 years??
@familypokornyFit3 жыл бұрын
@@jdavis4844 5years it goes quick. If your good you will be employed the whole time. Its competitive.
@carlmj164 жыл бұрын
What is the salary range for this type of work?
@somebody78444 жыл бұрын
SoCal and NYC makes at the minimum $100k a year. When business is booming, it's very easy to get into that 120k to 150k ballpark range with OT.
@bradhilton2283Ай бұрын
Yeah this ain’t hog warts, this the “ Anvil Of Crom “ training program.
@bradhilton2283Ай бұрын
Well I won’t stop a chick from trying, but at the same time she’s the first one too get a pink slip!