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SMART Local 450 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

We haven't found an official source for SMART Local 450's benefits. Contact the hall at (815) 954-8739 to confirm.

Dues & membership rules

We haven't found an official source for SMART Local 450's dues or membership rules. Contact the hall at (815) 954-8739 to confirm.

How to join SMART Local 450

Each Sheet Metal Workers local sets its own intake process, and it varies, we don't guess at SMART Local 450'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 450's current application window, fees and requirements, contact the hall directly at (815) 954-8739.

How to apply for a job

  • Through the hall, Many locals dispatch work through a referral or out-of-work list. Whether SMART Local 450 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.

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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 450 contact page

SMART Local 450 membership FAQ

How do I join SMART Local 450?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by SMART Local 450 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at (815) 954-8739 to ask about current intake.

How do I contact SMART Local 450?

Address: 992 N Vaughn Dr. Kankakee IL 60901 US. Phone: (815) 954-8739.

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(815) 954-8739

992 N Vaughn Dr. Kankakee IL 60901

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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.

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