Elmira, NY (January 27, 2021) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) for Area Sheet Metal Workers, Local Union #112, will conduct a recruitment from March 9, 2021 through March 8, 2022 for 10 Sheet Metal Worker apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

Please note that the 10 openings listed for apprentices represent the total number for two recruitment regions – the Southern Tier and Western regions of the state.

Applications can be obtained at JATC for Area Sheet Metal Workers, Local Union #112, 1200 Clemens Center Parkway, Elmira, NY between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period. Applications can also be downloaded and printed from the JATC’s website at smw112.org. All completed applications can be delivered in person to: 1200 Clemens Center Parkway, Elmira, NY, or mailed to: P.O. Box 1146, Elmira, NY 14902. All applications must be received no later than March 8, 2022.

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).  
• Must sign an affidavit indicating that they are physically able to perform the work of a Sheet Metal Worker, which may include:
  • Working with sharp objects, hazardous machinery, and possible exposure to loud noises and respiratory irritants.
  • Standing, sitting and walking for prolonged periods of time.
  • Squatting and bending repeatedly.
  • Working in severe weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
  • Working in confined spaces.
  • Lifting and/or moving heavy objects and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
  • Working off ladders and scaffolds at heights that may exceed 50 feet.
• Must have a valid NYS driver’s license. Apprentices may be required to drive company vehicles.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from various work sites and required classes at the approved school.
• Must pass a drug test, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.

For further information, applicants should contact JATC for Area Sheet Metal Workers, Local Union #112 at (607) 733-3732. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center (see: https://www.labor.ny.gov/career-center-locator/location-list-all.php).

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.