SMART Local 71 Application

SMART Local 71 Application
ApprenticeshipClassified/UtilityJourneyman
Applicant Information
First Name*
Last Name*
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Full Name*
Address*

Street Address

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Cell Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Home Phone
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Email*
example@example.com
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Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Please apply when you have met this minimum requirement. Proof will be required upon acceptance into the program.

Rows	Did you complete the program?	Describe the program	Did you obtain full time employment (placement) in a related field upon Completion of the program?
School-to-work

What is a Union Sheet Metal Worker?

Sheet Metal Workers may perform a variety of tasks and work in diverse conditions, depending on the project. Below are examples of the types of work and environments they may encounter:
1. Sheet Metal Work:
  1. General shop work, layout, drafting, CAD, etc.
  2. General erection, etc.
  3. Air conditioning
  4. Roofing, gutters, cornices, skylights, specialty work
  5. Welding
  6. Exhaust, and other pipe work
2. Equipment: hand tools, brakes, lock forming machines, burning outfits, scaffolds, ladders, swing stages
3. Heights: 4’ step ladder – up to 100’ plus
4. Working Conditions:
  1. Average sheet metal worker works approximately 8 months per year
  2. Traveling sometimes 50 miles one way
  3. Lunch break – 30 minutes
  4. Inclement weather causes loss of hours
  5. Only paid for hours worked
5. Hours of Work (normal):
  1. 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
  2. Shift work may occur
  3. Inclement weather causes loss of hours
  4. Only paid for hours worked
6. Physical Requirements:
  1. Crawl and work in confined spaces such as attics and crawl spaces
  2. Climb ladders, scaffolds, poles, or towers of various lengths and heights
  3. Lift and carry tools and materials weighing approx. 50 - 75 lbs.
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Applicants must be physically capable of performing the work of the Sheet Metal Worker. Please apply when you have met this minimum requirement. A physical and drug screen will be required upon acceptance into the program.

Statement of Understanding
Understanding all of the above and stating that to the best of my knowledge, all information provided on this form is true and accurate; I hereby apply for an apprenticeship with this sponsor and agree that if selected, I will abide by all standards, rules, and policies covered by the indenture (apprentice agreement).
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Certification
I, the undersigned applicant for Apprentice Training with the Joint Apprenticeship Committee of the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 71, hereby affirms that I have read and understand the requirements and further agree that to the best of my knowledge, I believe that I can perform the physical tasks as described in this application.

Immediately after submitting your application, you will receive an email with instructions on scheduling your MANDATORY interviews. Step 1 of the interview process must be scheduled within six (6) weeks of submitting your application. If you do not receive the email or if you do not have access to receive emails, please call the office at (716) 835-8836. Please make sure to check your spam/junk folder for the email.
I, the undersigned applicant of the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 71, hereby affirms that I have read and understand the requirements and further agree that to the best of my knowledge, I believe that I can perform the physical tasks as described in this application.
First Name*
Last Name*
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You do not meet the minimum requires of this program. Please visit our apprenticeship page for a comlete list of requirements.
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Rows	Have you attended	Did you earn a degree	Name of School	Field of Study	Number of Years Successfully Completed
College
Trade School
Vocational High School
Technical College

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