Application Information

Rev: 07/01/09

Western Washington
Sheet Metal JATC
"LABOR AND MANAGEMENT
WORKING TOGETHER"

Western Washington Sheet Metal JATC offers apprenticeship programs in the following occupations:

  • • HVAC Service Technician (5 years)
  • • Sheet Metal Worker (5 years)
  • • Sheet Metal Test, Adjust & Balance Technician (5 years)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

AGE: 18 years old

EDUCATION: High school graduate or GED

TESTING: A basic math and reading comprehension test will be given at the time of application. A minimum math score of 16 and minimum reading score of 27 will be required for further processing. Per the WWSMJATC apprenticeship standards, the math and reading score may be used to develop a ranked list of applicants (highest score first). Industry need as established by WWSMJATC will determine when and how many applicants will be scheduled for an interview before a subcommittee of the JATC.

OTHER: Applicants must be physically able to do the work of the trade.

REQUIRED: All applicants must produce a valid drivers' license, social security card, proof of auto insurance and high school transcript, GED scores or equivalent certification. If selected, a pre-employment drug test must be taken with negative results.

TO APPLY: Applications and testing are done on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 8:30 am to 11:00 am at the Everett office and by appointment in DuPont.  Please allow 2 hours to complete the process. Also, please make sure that you have all of the required documentation (see above) with you when you apply. You may apply at either of these 2 locations:

Everett :
11831 Beverly Park Rd. B-1 
Everett, WA 98204
425-438-1406

DuPont:
2725 Williamson Place
DuPont, WA 98327
 253-912-5260

CURRENT APPRENTICE WAGE PACKAGE

Apprentice Hourly Wage Benefits** Total Wage Package
First Year:      
45% $20.07 $11.05 $31.12
       
Every Six Mos.      
50% $22.30 $18.90 $41.20
55% $24.52 $19.11 $43.63
60% $26.75 $19.32 $46.07
65% $28.98 $19.54 $48.52
70% $31.21 $19.75 $50.96
75% $33.44 $19.96 $53.40
80% $35.67 $20.17 $55.84
85% $37.90 $20.38 $58.28
       
Journeyman: $44.59 $23.23 $67.82

**Benefits include three retirement plans and family medical (including dental and vision)

Effective through May 31, 2012. 

RESIDENTIAL SHEET METAL WORKER

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

AGE:  Applicants shall be at least 18 years of age

EDUCATION:  None

PHYSICAL:  Applicants must be physically able to do the work of the trade. With or without reasonable assistance

TESTING:  Pre-employment drug test.

OTHER:  Applicants must produce a valid drivers license, Social Security card, and proof of auto insurance.  The applicant must sign the "Applicant Log" and then will be given an "Application for Apprenticeship".  Applications shall be filled out at the designated offices.  All applicants must sign that he/she has read, reviewed, and if selected,  is willing to abide by the "State Standards" of Western Washington JATC.

To Apply

  1. Applicants are accepted Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at; 11831 Beverly Park Rd. B-1, Everett, WA 98204 or by appointment at 2725 Williamson Place Suite 100, DuPont, WA 98327.
  2. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be placed on a list to await registration/employment  on a first-in first-out basis.
  3. Entry into the apprenticeship program will be on an as needed basis and according to the following criteria:

  4.   a.  Rank order on the cumulative applicant list.
      b.  Geographic availability
      c.  Timely response to contact from JATC.
  5. All Washington sheet metal JATC qualified applicants accepted into the program are required to pass a pre-employment drug test with negative test results.  Applicants failing the drug test will be removed from the ranked eligibility list upon proper notification.

CURRENT RESIDENTIAL APPRENTICE WAGE PACKAGE

Apprentice Hourly Wage Benefits**
Package
Total Package
First Year:      
55% $11.58 $6.89 $18.47
60% $12.64 $6.91 $19.55
Every Six Mos.      
65% $13.69 $7.35 $21.04
70% $14.74 $7.38 $22.12
75% $15.80 $7.65 $23.45
80% $16.85 $7.67 $24.52
       
Journeyman: $21.06 $8.52 $29.58

**Benefits include two retirement plans, family medical, etc.
   Effective through May 31, 2011. 

WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

The recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices shall be without discrimination because of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or as otherwise specified by law. The sponsor shall take positive action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required by the rules of the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council and Title 29, Part 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (WAC 296-05-316(3)) Rev: 07/01/09