Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

We will start distributing Apprenticeship Applications April 6, 2026 Applications must be requested Deadline for Applications and Documentation is May 1, 2026 General Requirements for

All Applicants:

All applicants are required to complete our online applications through our Application System and submit all required documentation at www.smw25.net. All Applicants must be at least seventeen (17) years of age and must have a valid driver's license with a photo on it and upload a copy. You must have your own means of transportation to get to work on time every day. Our work is Monday through Friday, usually starting at 6:30 or 7:00 AM to 3:00 or 3:30 PM (depending on the jobsite). Must be eligible to work in the U.S.A legally. If you have a green card or work permit you must upload a copy to the Documents upload section of the application. Must submit a copy of your Social Security Card to the Documents upload section of the application. Must submit High School transcripts, High School Diploma, or GED to the Documents upload section of the application. Must take an Applicant Assessment (Part 1

• Journey Assessment, Part 2
• Math, Part 3
• Mechanical Reasoning/ Space Relations.

) Must be able to obtain SWAC and TWIC Cards (after becoming an apprentice). For more information on these you can visit, www.secureworker.

com and https:

//www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic. (All applications will be done once you are accepted into the Apprenticeship Program. Do not fill anything out prior to being accepting to Local 25. You are not required to pay any of the fees associated with the SWAC and TWIC Cards. Local 25 will pay those fees once you are accepted to the Apprenticeship Program.). Must be able to perform all required functions of the Sheet Metal Industry. Being a Union construction worker is very physically demanding, so you must be able to meet the physical requirements and to be on your feet for 8 hours every day, be able to lift at least 40 lbs. on your own, be able to climb at least an 8-foot ladder, and work in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.). Must have transportation to get to work in any of the eight counties in Local 25's jurisdiction; Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex and Union Counties. Must be available to work overtime, evenings, and weekends if required Must be willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) specifically hard hat, safety gloves, safety glasses, ear protection, work boots, neon colored clothing, but not limited to these items Must attend an in-person 20-30 minute interview. Must Pass a Drug Screening Successful applicants will be required to appear for orientation, drug testing, SWAC/TWIC Card Application and possibly a physical examination. Local 25 is Seeking All HVAC Service Techs ○ Welders/Fitters ○ Manual/CAD Draftspersons ○

FOREPERSONS/PM HVAC

Duct Fabricators/Installers/ Detailers ○ Testing & Balancing ○

Building Construction Trade Description:

Sheet Metal Workers are highly skilled craft persons, who sketch, design, fabricate and install all systems and components, starting with flat sheets of metal. We install, test, balance and maintain all HVAC systems and items we fabricate. Our diversified trade includes welding and soldering, all types of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, architectural metal work such as siding and decking, metal roofs, awnings, canopies, coping, flashing and skylights, toilet partitions, lockers, shelving, stainless steel kitchen equipment, hoods, counters, cabinets, walk in refrigerators and industrial sheet metal work such as tanks, vessels, hoppers and collectors. As an apprentice you will receive classroom training, as well as, on the job training for four (4) years before graduating and becoming a Journeyperson. Local 25 apprentices' work at a fabrication shop or construction jobsite in one of the following counties: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex and Union Counties of New Jersey. You must have your own means of transportation to get to work on time every day. Our work is Monday through Friday, usually starting at 6:30 or 7:00 AM to 3:00 or 3:30 PM (depending on the jobsite). Length of Apprenticeship Program

• 100% On the Job Training & Classroom Instruction 4 Years/8,000 Hours
• 900 Hours of Classroom Instruction
• 7100 Hours of On-the-Job-Training Starting Wage $23.

31 per hour (40 hour work week) GI Bill Benefits Eligible College Credits Upon Graduation Please check our website (www.smw25.net) for additional updates.

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.31 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance

Work Location:

In person