SHEET METAL WORKERS LOCAL 91 JATC 8124 42nd St. West Rock Island, Illinois 61201 To be eligible for an apprenticeship in 2026, we must have all application materials by 2/28/2026. Are you looking for........... • A great life? • An opportunity to work with your hands and your head? • A career where you will make as much as a college grad, without paying for school? • A great job with great benefits, including health care, and a personal pension plan? • A real chance to advance, in a career with challenges and variety? • Job Security--A skill that is, and will continue to be, in demand? Sometimes opportunities of a lifetime do come only once. We are now seeking apprentice applicants in the following fields: • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) • HVAC Service Tech. (Service and Repair) • TAB (Testing and Balancing) • Industrial Sheet Metal and Welding • Architectural Sheet Metal • *EARN WHILE YOU LEARN** • Attend 160 - 200 hours of training per year for five years while earning a great wage working for a participating area contractor • Establish a solid career with NO student loans to repay • Advance in your career, working towards becoming a Sheet Metal Worker Journeyman • Be a part of an ever growing industry Personal Requirements • Good communication skills • Drive, determination and willingness to learn • High School Diploma or GED • Above average mechanical & math skills • Good hand-eye coordination, form perception and manual dexterity • Dependable, with the ability to accept responsibility and work in a team environment Application Process • Apply online • Submit transcripts • Attend orientation* • Complete aptitude exam • Attend Interview* Look us up on Facebook or for additional information please go to the following links: https://www.jatc91.org/ http://www.sheetmetal-iti.org/ • Interview process is subject to approval
See More Details >>SHEET METAL WORKERS LOCAL 91 JATC 8124 42nd St. West Rock Island, Illinois 61201 To be eligible for an apprenticeship in 2026, we must have all application materials by 2/28/2026. Are you looking for........... • A great life? • An opportunity to work with your hands and your head? • A career where you will make as much as a college grad, without paying for school? • A great job with great benefits, including health care, and a personal pension plan? • A real chance to advance, in a career with challenges and variety? • Job Security--A skill that is, and will continue to be, in demand? Sometimes opportunities of a lifetime do come only once. We are now seeking apprentice applicants in the following fields: • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) • HVAC Service Tech. (Service and Repair) • TAB (Testing and Balancing) • Industrial Sheet Metal and Welding • Architectural Sheet Metal • *EARN WHILE YOU LEARN** • Attend 160 - 200 hours of training per year for five years while earning a great wage working for a participating area contractor • Establish a solid career with NO student loans to repay • Advance in your career, working towards becoming a Sheet Metal Worker Journeyman • Be a part of an ever growing industry Personal Requirements • Good communication skills • Drive, determination and willingness to learn • High School Diploma or GED • Above average mechanical & math skills • Good hand-eye coordination, form perception and manual dexterity • Dependable, with the ability to accept responsibility and work in a team environment Application Process • Apply online • Submit transcripts • Attend orientation* • Complete aptitude exam • Attend Interview* Look us up on Facebook or for additional information please go to the following links: https://www.jatc91.org/ http://www.sheetmetal-iti.org/ • Interview process is subject to approval
See More Details >>Company Description hth companies is an industrial services provider offering mechanical insulation, mechanical maintenance, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, and various other services to meet our customers' needs across the Midwest. At hth companies, we continue to promote the merit shop philosophy we were founded upon in 1984; rewarding employees based upon their merits of skills, productivity, and quality workmanship. Our vision is to be an organization that creates an environment where employees are encouraged to develop their full potential to provide quality work. We strive each day to better serve our customers and employees. Position Overview The Insulation Metal Mechanic will be working mostly outdoors in industrial construction environments, performing a variety of tasks depending on the needs of the job scope. The Insulation Metal Mechanic will be expected to work with various metals to fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products. This involves tasks like measuring, cutting, bending, welding, and soldering metal sheets to create structures, components, or systems. Responsibilities and Duties • Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products. • Use hand tools safely. • Weld various metals using electric, gas, arc, etc. • Inspect angles, gap allowances, and use precision measuring instruments. • Use a grinder, hand file, or other tools to remove rough spots from work piece. • Cut materials using tools to size to ensure adequate fit and quality of welds. • Completion of various other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience • Has knowledge of various types of metal applications. • Ability to operate scissor & boom lifts. • Gather correct tools needed to perform the applications. • Strong math skills in relation to basic, algebra, and geometry. • Able to complete layouts for assortment of applications such as elbows, 45's, 90's, gores, heads, T's, tanks, vessels, and cones. • Good hand eye coordination allowing for tight fits where materials meet. • Ability to perform physically demanding work Personal Characteristics • Follows directions of manager / lead / superintendent and clarifies responsibilities if needed. • Respects self, co-workers, managers, company, other contractors, and clients. • Adaptable in methods used to complete task. • Willing to go the extra mile. • Motivated to learn new skills. • Follows directions of manager and clarifies responsibilities, if needed. • Respects self, co-workers, managers, company, and prospective employees. • Shows up on time ready to complete work. • Ability to work independently. Physical Abilities • Ability to lift, push, pull and move up to 50 lbs. on a routine basis. • Ability to climb Ladders and stairways regularly throughout the work shift. • Ability to observe conditions and others as safety attendant staying alert while seated for long periods of time as needed. • Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and other tools and equipment in a safe and controlled manner. • Ability to perform inspections of site, tools, and equipment. • Ability to perform behavioral observations focused on safety and process improvement. • Ability to follow safety protocol and to report any incident, unsafe act, or unsafe condition immediately to the site supervisor and safety manager. Training • Must provide proof of successful completion of OSHA 10 hour within 60 days of starting at hth companies. Benefits • Employer Supplemented Health Insurance. • Employer Paid Life Insurance. • Voluntary Vision and Dental Insurance. • Voluntary Critical Illness and Group Injury Insurance. • 401K (Company Match of 3%). • Tuition Reimbursement. hth companies is an equal opportunity employer. hth companies considers applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Rock Island, IL, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three 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 an average hourly wage of $21.23, translating to approximately $849 per week. The average annual salary for experienced sheet metal workers in Rock Island, IL, is around $44,200, with top earners making up to $56,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Sheet Metal Workers' National Training Fund help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
