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SMART Local 1 benefits, dues & how to join

Member benefits and dues as the local's own published sources state them, plus the usual paths to membership. Where no source exists, we say so.

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Benefits

  • Employer-paid medical, dental and vision
  • Pension and 401(k) plans
  • Scholarships

Dues & membership rules

  • Must be 18 (or 17 with a high school diploma)

How to join SMART Local 1

Each Sheet Metal Workers local sets its own intake process, and it varies — we don't guess at SMART Local 1's rules. The common paths into a Sheet Metal Workers local:

  1. Apprenticeship — Apply through the local's joint apprenticeship training committee (JATC). Most Sheet Metal Workers programs open applications on a set schedule and require an aptitude test and interview.
  2. Organize in as an experienced worker — Journeymen and technicians already working in the trade can usually apply directly to the hall for membership.
  3. Transfer from another local — Members of the same international can request a transfer card through their current hall.

For SMART Local 1's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at (309) 682-5677.

How to apply for a job

  • Through the hall — Many locals dispatch work through a referral or out-of-work list. Whether SMART Local 1 uses one, how to sign it and how often to re-sign are set by the local — confirm with the hall.
  • Through Gulfstream — Gulfstream recruits for signatory and open-shop mechanical, electrical and controls contractors. You do not need to be a member to apply to our openings.

Openings near SMART Local 1 · Apply with Gulfstream

How to contact the hall

  • Call during office hours and ask for the dispatcher or membership office.
  • Have your trade, years of experience and any certifications (EPA 608, OSHA 30, NATE) ready.
  • Ask for the current apprenticeship application window and required documents.

SMART Local 1 contact page

Source: official SMART Local 1 document. Figures can change; confirm with the hall.

SMART Local 1 membership FAQ

How do I join SMART Local 1?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by SMART Local 1 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at (309) 682-5677 to ask about current intake. The hall states: Must be 18 (or 17 with a high school diploma). Source: Hall-published source

What benefits do SMART Local 1 members receive?

The hall lists: Employer-paid medical, dental and vision, Pension and 401(k) plans, Scholarships. Source: Hall-published source

How do I contact SMART Local 1?

Address: 840 W Birchwood St. Morton IL 61550 US. Phone: (309) 682-5677.

Contact the hall

(309) 682-5677

840 W Birchwood St. Morton IL 61550

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