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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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Signatory contractor hiring salaried staff?

We fill union-covered and salaried roles for union and merit-shop mechanical contractors: project managers, superintendents, estimators and service staff. Hall dispatch stays with the local.

  • Mechanical project managers
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