As the school year winds down there are great opportunities for graduating seniors from PrepsKC partner Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 2.
They have a Pre-Apprenticeship program that lasts up to 15 months. For the first three months, the hourly rate is $23.48, increasing to $26.09. You must actively work towards entrance into the apprenticeship program.
A 1st year apprentice makes $28.70 and all the above includes excellent family-paid health insurance and a full pension with 30 years and age 55.
They also have daytime training for our apprentices. For 5 weeks out of the year, they go to school instead of work and we pay them a stipend.
“If you are willing to work, prepare, and learn this Union career can provide for you and your family for your entire life,” Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 2 Business Manager Daniel Loftis said.
Go to the website for more information. SMART Local 2 | Apprenticeship
There are a variety of skills and opportunities with the Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 2. They include the following:
HVAC: Testing and Balancing:
They install HVAC ductwork. This ductwork carries the conditioned air to all areas of a building.
Depending upon the number of people expected to be in a room the volume of air may need to be increased, and the number of air changes may need to be increased. People breathe out CO2 and too much CO2 in a room can cause fatigue, lack of focus, headaches, and increased heart rate.
They also install fire and smoke dampers in HVAC duct systems. These dampers provide valuable seconds for occupants and firefighters to get out of the building.
HVAC Service:
They service and repair the furnace, AC, dampers, or anything related to the HVAC system.
Architectural:
They install metal siding, metal roofing, and all sorts of metal-designed art. Look at the top of Bartel Hall, the Performing Arts Center, or the Crown at Royals Stadium.
Industrial:
They are the only trade that takes a flat piece of material, we can design, layout by hand, or with computer-aided programs, bend it, break it, shear it, roll it, weld it, and then go install it. No other trade does all those things from start to finish. As you can imagine, that is a great deal of math involving algebra, geometry, and Trigonometry. They do a ton of welding with all 3 disciplines MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, and are also using more laser welding. There is nothing They can't build.
Kitchen Installation:
Involves stainless steel because it is corrosion resistant, and it has a non-porous surface preventing bacterial growth. They create all sorts of items and weld them to designed specifications.
