Becoming a sheet metal worker in Albany, NY, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring approximately 8,000 hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with 8,080 in New York, and projects a 0.2% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $746.14 per week in New York, with an average annual salary of $38,799. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $56,000 annually for experienced professionals.
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See More Details >>The Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC) for Capital District Sheet Metal Workers, Local Union #83, will conduct a recruitment from March 3, 2025 through March 2, 2026 for 10-15 Sheet Metal Worker apprentices Applications can be obtained from Capital District Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #83, 900 Commerce Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065 from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Mondays, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period. Applications may also be obtained online at: www.smartlu83.org, during the recruitment period. The Committee requires that applicants: Must be at least 18 years old. Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED). This must include a passing grade in Algebra, a passing grade in Math I, or a passing grade in the math portion of the GED equivalent in the year in which the test was taken or a minimum of 500 on the TASC math test. Proof will be required after selection and prior to an interview. Must sign an affidavit stating they are physically able to perform the work of a Sheet Metal Worker, which includes: Working with sharp objects, hazardous machinery, and possible exposure to noise and respiratory irritants. Prolonged standing and walking. Repeated squatting and/or bending. Working in severe weather conditions and extreme temperatures. Working in restrictive or confined spaces. Lifting and/or moving heavy objects and equipment. Working off of ladders and scaffolds at various heights. Must have a valid New York State drivers license in order to operate company vehicles. Must reside in Local 83 jurisdiction: Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington. Must have reliable transportation to and from work and required classes at the approved school. Must submit to and pass a drug test, at the expense of the sponsor, if selected for the program. Must submit to the background check, at the sponsors expense, if selected for the program. Must take the Criteria Corp-Criteria Basic Skills Test (CBST) and Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT) tests. Applicant must score at least 6 out of a combined 15 available points on combined CBST and CCAT to be considered for the program. For further information, applicants should contact Local Union # 83 at (518) 489-1377. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center (see: https://dol.ny.gov/career-centers). Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner. Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs. Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.
See More Details >>Metal Fabricator Job description A local steel company is seeking a Metal & Rebar Fabricator / Machine Operator The candidate will work in our Metal & Rebar Fabrication department. Experience reading and understanding shop drawings, along with knowledge of metal and rebar fabrication, is required. Good welding skills are a plus Responsibilities include setting up and operating equipment such as the Press Brake, Angle Roll, Plate Rolls, and Drill Line. Benefits: Good Salary, Health Insurance, Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave. Please Submit your resume via email to: [email protected] Albany Steel fabricates many specialized, intricate units for industrial & commercial applications. Difficult rolling, bending and welding jobs are handled easily by experienced fabricators. This facility, approximately 200,000 square feet, comprises 3 divisions in eight contiguous buildings: Service Cente r - warehousing and cutting plate, sheet, bar, structural, and specialty steel with the area's largest stacker crane system housing 10,000 tons of bar stock; Fabrication - since the Claussen Iron days, Albany Steel fabricates miscellaneous steel. A 55 inch cold saw cuts and a computer controlled drill line drills structural steel and plate. The Fabrication Department also does shotblasting and painting, as well as bending and rolling of shapes; Reinforcing Bar Fabrication – rebar was Albany Steel's largest product at our formation 75 years ago, and continues to be a large factor today. We bend, roll and cut rebar for use in concrete structures Today, Albany Steel is Albany's largest and oldest steel center. Located at - 566 Broadway in Menands, NY 12204 recblid n219oaync8395tmqivnso9n00foj8j
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