More Career Opportunities

SMACNA Greater Chicago understands the importance of having an experienced, well-trained workforce for our contractor members. Because of that, we are committed to our local unions, SMART Local 73 and Local 265, and the apprenticeship training they provide.

For more than 100 years, their training program has been creating expert sheet metal workers capable of providing levels of safety and productivity that are unmatched in the industry. Together, we’re meeting the needs of the sheet metal industry in the 21st century by constantly improving and updating apprenticeship curriculum and their facilities.

MANAGEMENT

For engineering graduates, experienced project managers, construction management graduates, estimators… the possibilities for promising and lucrative careers are endless in the sheet metal industry.

Salaries are competitive with top level management positions, and a career in management in this field could lead to owning your own contracting business.

Call 708.544.7007 or email SMACNA Greater Chicago to have a contractor contact you.

Say YES to those already in the management side of the sheet metal industry!

SMACNA Greater Chicago is saying YES to our up-and-coming young executives! Our industry needs the best and the brightest to maintain our edge in the sheet metal industry. YES is for young SMACNA Greater Chicago members who are passionate about shaping and transforming our industry.

For more information or to find out about our next meeting / event, call the SMACNA Greater Chicago office at 708.544.7007.

APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING

For more than 100 years, the SMACNA / SMART Local 73 / Local 265 training program has been creating expert sheet metal workers capable of providing levels of safety and productivity that are unmatched in the industry. We’re meeting the needs of the sheet metal industry in the 21st century by constantly improving and updating our curriculum and facilities.

Our training curriculum includes:

Layout

Custom Fabrication

Drafting

HVAC Systems

Safety

Welding

Hoisting and Rigging

Indoor Air Quality/Energy Management

Retrofitting Environmental Systems

Testing and Balancing

Cleanroom Training