Alaska Southcentral – Southeastern Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union #23 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee is seeking applicants for our application for Alaska Metal & Mechanical Apprenticeship Program.

Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #23 J.A.T.C.

Mailing Address: 1307 E. 75^th Ave. #4

Anchorage, Alaska 99518

Phone: (907) 277-5367

Applicants accepted and registered as Apprentices shall meet the following basic qualifications:

Age: Applicants shall be at least 18 years of age. School-to-Apprenticeship applicants may be 17 years of age.
Education: A high school diploma or GED equivalency is required. School-to-Apprenticeship applicants must be enrolled into an accredited high school program. Applicant must provide an official transcript(s) for high school and post high school education and training. All GED records must be submitted if applicable.
Applicants must submit a DD-214 to verify military training and/or experience if they are a veteran and wish to receive consideration for such training/experience.
Physical: Shall be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program, with or without a reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others.
Qualified applicants may be subject to a physical examination or drug screening or both on acceptance into the program and prior to being employed. The cost of the examination and/or drug screening shall be the responsibility of the JATC or the Employer.
Driver’s License: Must possess a valid Alaska Driver’s License and their driving record must meet minimum requirements for employer’s vehicle insurance.
WorkKeys Assessment: Applicants must complete a WorkKeys assessment through one of the Alaska Job Centers www.jobs.state.ak.us/offices/index.html and provide assessment results at time of application. (see complete application for more information)
Note: Your application must have all required documents attached to be complete and to meet the basic qualifications.

SHEET METAL WORKER

Fabricate and install architectural sheet metal, industrial ductwork, HVAC systems, and other custom products. They work in shops, on construction sites, and in factories and plants. Communication and coordination with other trades is essential. Much of the work is performed outdoors and is accessed using scaffolding, ladders, and aerial work platforms.

Physical tasks will include, but are not limited to the following:

Frequent gripping and clenching of hand and power tools to cut and form metal, rotating of wrists, working both below the waist as well as overhead by lifting, reaching and pulling, requiring the use of arms, shoulders, wrists and hands; working in bent-over positions for extended periods of time, being able to stand for extended periods of time.
Carrying or otherwise transporting, setting up and climbing, unaided, step ladders (6 to 15 feet), extension ladders (as tall as 40 feet and weighing as much as 80 pounds). Carrying bulky materials and equipment while walking or climbing stairs or ladders may also be required.
Performing job assignments at various heights using swing staging, safety scaffolding, fall risk devices and safety lines.
Transporting, unaided, from storage racks to various workstations sheets of metal, which can weigh 28 to 85 pounds and measure 3 to 5 feet in width and 8 to 10 feet long.
Frequent lifting of materials, supplies and equipment weighing as much as 75 pounds.
Lifting, twisting and manipulating loads at varying levels from the ground level to overhead and vice versa; pulling and pushing loads on the level and inclined grades.
Work in uncomfortable confined spaces, often in unpleasant conditions of extreme heat and cold, dust, rain, snow or wind.
Perform job assignments while wearing respirators, hearing, eye, and head protection.
Work eight to twelve hour shifts.
Be subject to a drug free workplace.
Technical criteria include, but are not limited to the following:

Ability to understand the English language for the purposes of listening, reading, writing and other communication skills necessary in the workplace.
Mathematic skills including basic algebra, geometry, geometric construction and trigonometry.
Basic knowledge of physics, mechanical, gases, liquids and mass.
Career Opportunities in the Sheet Metal Industry

A person can ultimately become a custom fabricator, a certified sheet metal welder, Shop foreman, field foreman, testing adjusting and balancing technician, an administrator of training or instructor of apprentices or journeypersons, a union official representing his peers, a CADD draftsman, supervisor, project manager, estimator or a sheet metal contractor.

HVAC-R SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Perform maintenance on HVAC equipment such as package units, split systems, VRF, chillers and air movers. This includes cleaning coils, inspecting for electrical deficiencies, verifying proper operations of all systems, inspecting all mechanical devices including bearings and dampers. Complete repairs on equipment such as replacing motors, bearings, compressors and electrical circuitry. Perform new equipment installation, including controls, refrigerant piping, gas piping, filter systems. Some aspects of the trade will include energy management work, such as building management controls, HVAC controls, and building schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Have working knowledge of electronic wiring diagrams, schematics and architectural/mechanical blueprints.
• Adhere to all local, state and federal building codes practices and regulations.
• Servicing equipment on assigned projects.
• Perform repairs, overhauls, and start ups of commercial HVAC systems.
• Identify, analyze, diagnose, and repair systems, and products at customer's location.
• Perform preventative maintenance, site surveys, replacement, and modifications as needed.
• Prepares for on-site installation and repairs by examining building layout, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials and coordinating on-site work, as necessary.
• Use a variety of hand tools.
• Documents work by properly completing paperwork on each job.
• Communicate in a professional manner with co-employees, subcontractors and customers.
• Be aware of and remain responsible for his or her tool and materials inventory.
• Possess a valid Alaska Drivers License.

Technical criteria include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to understand the English language for the purposes of listening, reading, writing and other communication skills necessary in the workplace
• Mathematic skills including basic algebra, geometry, geometric construction and trigonometry
• Knowledge of physics, mechanical, gases, liquids and mass

 APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATION EEOC SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FORM

 THE ALASKA SOUTHCENTRAL – SOUTHEASTERN SHEET METAL WORKERS’ LOCAL UNION #23 JOINT APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING COMMITTEE WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST APPRENTICESHIP APPLICANTS OR APPRENTICES BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX (INCLUDING PREGNANCY AND GENDER IDENTITY), SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR BECAUSE THEY ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY OR A PERSON 40 YEARS OLD OR OLDER. THE SPONSOR WILL TAKE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO PROVIDE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN APPRENTICESHIP AND WILL OPERATE THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM AS REQUIRED UNDER TITLE 29 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, PART 30. WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THAT YOU COMPLETE THE EEOC SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ALONG WITH YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR APPRENTICESHIP.

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THE INFORMATION VOLUNTARILY PROVIDED BELOW IS SIMPLY FOR EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (EEOC) PURPOSES.  THIS INFORMATION WILL ASSIST US IN OUR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION IN THE COMPLIANCE WITH EEOC REGULATIONS AND REQUIRMENTS.

All applicants who provide documents to meet the minimum qualifications criteria and submit a complete application will be interviewed and ranked.  Applicants will be sent an invitation to interview via the U.S. Mail. The Interview letter will give the interview time, date and location interviews will be held.

Apprentices will be selected in order of their ranking based on education, work experience and the personal interview conducted by the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee.