Sheet Metal Worker/Installer (CentralOregon)

Apprenticeship Opportunities *Registered with the State of Oregon* Applications are being accepted for the following trade: Sheet Metal Worker, future employment in CENTRAL OREGON Applications and supporting paperwork will be available the following dates: May 2025 thru October 2025 at nwapprenticeship.org please click on the Sheet Metal Central Oregon link Applications are to be submitted by anytime during the pool application period WOMEN AND MINORTIES ARE ENCOURGED TO APPLY Minimum Qualifications: 1. 18 years of age or older (Provide a copy of your current State ID or Birth Certificate) 2. Must be a high school graduate or have a GED (Provide a copy of your High School transcripts or GED) 3. Must have completed one year of high school algebra, integrated math 2, or equivalent post-high school algebra course(s) with a grade of C or better, or submit equivalent math placement test scores, A GED math score, obtained during or after 2014, of 150, is considered an equivalent. How to Apply: Application are available at nwapprenticeship.org Click on the Sheet Metal Central Oregon link A. Read the occupational standards and selection procedures, complete and sign the application. B.. Post your application and attach the following: Disability Self Identifier and copies of non-returnable documentation as specified under “minimum qualifications” with your application. TELEPHONE REQUESTS FOR APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR RESPONDED TO Letter of ranking placement will be sent out as qualified applications are received and ranked during the application period THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS POSTED TO RECRUIT QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR A POOL OF APPLICANTS WHO WILL BE AVAILABLE AS OPENINGS OCCUR SHEET METAL WORKER (Job Description): Sheet Metal workers fabricate and install fittings and duct work used in the construction or industry for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in residential, commercial and industrial applications. They set up and operate shears, press brakes, bending rolls, welding machines and other equipment to cut, form and attach metal together for applications such as metal roofing and stainless-steel work for restaurants, kitchens and hospitals. They prepare shop and field drawings manually and with computer programs. Wage Schedule: The average wage for those journeymen employed by the participating employers in the occupation on January 1, 2024 $36.71 per hour. Minimum starting wage would be $23.84 per hour. The progressive wage rate to be paid to the apprentice is a minimum of the percentages below: PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE PAY RAISES EVERY 6 MONTHS WITH EVERY 1000 OJT HOURS 1st 1000 hour period 65% of average wage $23.84 is the minimum starting wage of an apprentice 2nd 1000 hour period 68% of average wage 3rd 1000 hour period 72% of average wage 4th 1000 hour period 75% of average wage 5th 1000 hour period 78% of average wage 6th 1000 hour period 81% of average wage 7th 1000 hour period 85% of average wage 8th 1000 hour period 90% of average wage Any questions please call Lou Long at phone # 541-279-1543 Or Email: NWApprenticeship@gmail.com Geographical Area: These standards apply to the geographical area of Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson Counties, in the State of Oregon.