SMART Local 214 represents sheet metal workers in Baton Rouge, LA. Below: wage scale context, jurisdiction, apprenticeship routes, and the signatory contractors that hire from this hall.
SMART Local 214 runs its own dispatch and out-of-work list — call the hall to confirm hours, books and what to bring. Gulfstream is a private recruiter and does not control hall referral.
SMART Local 214 has not published a current journeyman wage sheet we can source, so no contract rate is shown for this local. For reference only, the reporting-wide average for sheet metal workers locals is $43.65/hr ($61.86 total package) — a benchmark, not this local's rate. Confirm the current rate with the hall's business office. We publish the local's own rate, package and effective date as soon as it is available.
SMART Local 214 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call (225) 927-4066 to confirm dispatch hours, required documents (union card, certifications, ID) and current list standing before traveling in. Contact details are imported from the UA, SMART and IBEW public directories. Gulfstream is a private recruiting firm, is not affiliated with the local, and does not control hall dispatch.
SMART Local 214 represents highly skilled sheet metal workers across the Baton Rouge metropolitan area and central Louisiana. As a member of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, this local provides the specialized labor force required for the region's diverse construction and industrial sectors. Their members are responsible for the fabrication and installation of HVAC ductwork, architectural sheet metal, and complex industrial ventilation systems that must withstand the specific climate demands of the Gulf South. The local maintains a strict focus on safety and precision, ensuring that all signatory projects meet the rigorous standards set by the SMACNA manuals.
The Baton Rouge market is anchored by a massive industrial corridor along the Mississippi River, creating a steady demand for sheet metal expertise beyond standard commercial ductwork. Local 214 members work on critical infrastructure within chemical processing plants, refineries, and healthcare facilities where air quality and containment are paramount. By supplying a workforce trained in advanced welding, layout, and CAD/BIM technologies, the local supports the regional economy's growth. For contractors, partnering with this local provides access to a scalable labor pool that is pre-certified and capable of executing large-scale capital improvements or routine facility maintenance without the volatility associated with open-shop recruiting.
Because specific wage figures are not publicly disclosed for the current SMART Local 214 collective bargaining agreement, individuals must contact the Baton Rouge business office directly to obtain the latest scale. The compensation structure follows a standard union model where the total package includes the hourly base rate plus employer-paid fringe benefits like health insurance and pension contributions. For those entering the apprenticeship, wages are set at a progressive percentage of the journeyman rate. These steps usually increase every six to twelve months as the apprentice completes their required classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. This tiered system ensures that as a worker's technical proficiency in fabrication and installation grows, their earning potential reflects that increased value to the signatory contractor.
The jurisdiction of SMART Local 214 covers the greater Baton Rouge area and extends across several parishes in central and southern Louisiana. This territory includes major industrial hubs and commercial centers where sheet metal work is regulated by the local's charter. Members are dispatched to job sites ranging from high-rise commercial buildings in the city center to sprawling industrial complexes along the river. The jurisdiction ensures that all sheet metal fabrication, including the operation of plasma cutters and shearers within signatory shops, is performed by qualified labor. Travel and per diem rules are governed by the specific language in the collective bargaining agreement, which dictates how members are compensated for work performed outside the immediate headquarters zone.
The signatory contractor landscape for Local 214 consists of a mix of large-scale mechanical primes and specialized sheet metal fabrication shops. These companies often operate their own internal fabrication facilities, utilizing Local 214 members to manufacture custom ductwork and architectural components that are then installed in the field. The market includes contractors who focus exclusively on industrial maintenance within the refinery sector, as well as those dedicated to large commercial developments like schools and hospitals. Hiring typically follows the fluctuations of the regional construction cycle, with major industrial outages or capital projects driving significant demand for skilled sheet metal labor through the union hiring hall.
Wages for SMART Local 214 members are determined by the collective bargaining agreement negotiated between the union and signatory contractors. The scale is based on your classification—apprentice or journeyman—and is paid as a total package. Since Gulfstream Strategic Placements has monitored these trends since 2014, we recommend contacting the local office for the specific dollar-per-hour rate currently in effect for the Baton Rouge jurisdiction.
For a journeyman with experience in the trade, the process involves 'testing in' or providing proof of your previous hours and certifications. You should contact the Local 214 business manager to discuss a membership application or a transfer from another SMART local. You will likely undergo a skills assessment to ensure your proficiency in fabrication, welding, and layout meets the local's standards for dispatch to signatory contractors.
Yes, many projects within the Local 214 jurisdiction occur in industrial settings like refineries. These often require specific safety certifications, such as the Basic Plus from the Safety Council, and specialized welding certifications (AWS). The local's Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) provides the necessary training to help members obtain and maintain these credentials, ensuring they are eligible for dispatch to high-security industrial job sites.
The sheet metal apprenticeship is unique because it combines heavy fabrication skills with precise mechanical installation. Over five years, apprentices learn drafting, pattern development, and how to operate specialized machinery. Unlike some trades that only focus on assembly, Local 214 members are trained to build what they install. This dual skillset in the shop and the field makes them highly valuable to mechanical contractors across the Louisiana market.
SMART Local 214 is seated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (LA). We hold published wage sheets for 8 locals across Louisiana — compare nearby scales before you take a call.
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Journeyman scales as last published by each local. Rates change every contract cycle — confirm with the hall.
SMART Local 214 is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA and dispatches sheet metal workers manpower throughout its chartered jurisdiction. Work performed inside that territory falls under the local's collective bargaining agreement and wage schedule, even when the contractor is based elsewhere and travels in.
Most locals require applicants to be at least 18, legally able to work in the U.S., hold a high school diploma or GED, pass a basic math/aptitude assessment and a drug screen, and be physically able to perform sheet metal workers work. Some Local 214 programs give preference to applicants inside the jurisdiction or to veterans. Eligibility rules are set by the local's Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC), so confirm the current criteria with the hall before applying.
Apprenticeship applications go through the SMART Local 214 JATC, not through a contractor or a recruiter. Applications typically open in defined intake windows each year: you submit the application with proof of age, education, and residency, sit for an aptitude test, and then interview. Ranked applicants are placed on an eligibility list and indentured as signatory contractors call for apprentices. Gulfstream Strategic Placements does not process apprenticeship applications — contact the Local 214 training center directly.
Sheet Metal Workers apprenticeships generally run four to five years — roughly 8,000–10,000 hours of on-the-job training plus several hundred classroom hours per year. Apprentices earn a paycheck the entire time, stepping up through the wage periods until they turn out as journeymen at 100% of scale.
Signatory contractors hire through the local's hiring hall, so working under the SMART Local 214 agreement generally means being a member or being organized in through the local's process. Journeymen from other locals can travel in by signing the out-of-work book, subject to the local's referral rules and manpower needs. Non-union sheet metal workers professionals are usually placed with open-shop contractors instead — we recruit for both.
Wage rates vary widely by local and market. Use the Union Pay Scale Explorer to sort every UA and SMART local by hourly wage, total package, and annualized pay so you can benchmark Local 214 against neighboring jurisdictions and other sheet metal workers markets.
The SMART Local 214 hall is at 2041 Beaumont Drive Baton Rouge LA 70806, serving Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: (225) 927-4066.
SMART Local 214 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at (225) 927-4066 to confirm dispatch hours, required documents (union card, certifications, ID) and current list standing before traveling in — Gulfstream does not control hall dispatch.
SMART Local 214 can be reached at (225) 927-4066. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.