SMART Local 46 represents sheet metal workers in Rochester, NY. Below: wage scale context, jurisdiction, apprenticeship routes, and the signatory contractors that hire from this hall.
SMART Local 46 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 46 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 46 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call (585) 254-9151 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 46 represents highly skilled sheet metal workers across the Rochester and Finger Lakes regions of New York. As part of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, this local provides the specialized labor force necessary for the fabrication, installation, and maintenance of complex ventilation and architectural systems. The membership is central to the regional construction economy, serving as the primary source for certified professionals who handle everything from industrial ductwork to decorative metal facades. Because the Rochester market features a heavy concentration of healthcare, higher education, and high-tech manufacturing facilities, the technical standards for Local 46 members are exceptionally high to meet rigorous air quality and environmental controls.
The jurisdiction of Local 46 is vital to the upstate New York infrastructure, ensuring that commercial and industrial projects adhere to modern energy codes and safety standards. Members are trained at the local's dedicated Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) facility, which serves as a hub for continuing education and safety certification. By maintaining a deep bench of skilled craftspeople, the local supports the regional HVAC and mechanical contracting industry in delivering large-scale projects on schedule. For contractors, the local offers a predictable, pre-screened labor pool, while for the tradesperson, it provides a structured career path with comprehensive benefits that are managed through collective bargaining to ensure fair compensation and safe working conditions.
Wages for SMART Local 46 are determined through collective bargaining between the union and signatory contractor associations. While specific hourly rates are not publicly broadcasted here, the compensation structure follows a standard tiered system based on experience and classification. Journeymen receive a full scale that includes a base hourly rate plus a comprehensive fringe benefit package. Apprentices start at a percentage of the journeyman rate, typically beginning around 40-50% and increasing in 5% or 10% increments as they complete required classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones over a five-year period. To obtain the most current wage and benefit schedule, including information on taxable versus non-taxable income, interested parties should contact the Local 46 business office directly for the latest area wage determination.
The chartered jurisdiction for Local 46 encompasses several key counties surrounding the Rochester metropolitan area and extending into the Finger Lakes region. This territory covers all aspects of the sheet metal trade, including the installation of HVAC systems, architectural sheet metal, siding, decking, and industrial blow-pipe work. The local manages dispatch for projects ranging from university expansions to hospital renovations within this geographic footprint. Members may be required to travel throughout the multi-county area, though the majority of work is centered in the industrial and commercial corridors of Monroe County. The jurisdiction ensures that signatory contractors have priority access to labor for any work performed within these specific county lines.
The contractor landscape for Local 46 is comprised of a diverse mix of signatory firms specializing in various sectors of the sheet metal industry. This includes large-scale mechanical primes who handle multi-million dollar institutional projects, as well as boutique architectural metal shops focused on custom exterior finishes. There is also a significant contingent of service-oriented contractors who provide ongoing maintenance for the region's existing commercial building stock. Hiring in this market is often driven by the cyclic nature of public works and private institutional development. Since 2014, Gulfstream Strategic Placements has monitored these dynamics to understand how labor demand shifts between heavy industrial fabrication and commercial field installation.
Members are frequently dispatched to major institutional sites including the University of Rochester, regional medical centers, and various K-12 school modernizations. They also handle industrial work for manufacturing facilities and cleanroom environments which require precise ductwork fabrication and specialized air handling systems unique to the Finger Lakes industrial base.
Tradespeople with documented experience in the sheet metal industry may be eligible for 'organized' status. The local business agent will typically evaluate a candidate's skills through a competency test and work history verification. Depending on the skill gap, a worker might be placed as a pre-apprentice, a specific year apprentice, or a full journeyman.
HVAC work focuses on air distribution, involving the fabrication and installation of duct systems and climate control units. Architectural work involves the exterior 'skin' of a building, such as metal roofing, wall panels, and flashing. Local 46 provides training in both areas, allowing members to diversify their skill sets based on project demand.
Yes, through the International Training Institute and the local JATC, members can pursue TAB certification. This is a specialized field focused on ensuring HVAC systems operate at peak efficiency and meet design specifications. It is a highly technical path that is in high demand for LEED-certified buildings and modern energy-efficient construction.
SMART Local 46 is seated in Rochester, New York (NY). We hold published wage sheets for 27 locals across New York — 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 46 is headquartered in Rochester, NY 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 46 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 46 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 46 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 46 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 46 against neighboring jurisdictions and other sheet metal workers markets.
The SMART Local 46 hall is at 244 Paul Road Rochester NY 14624, serving Rochester, NY and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: (585) 254-9151.
SMART Local 46 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at (585) 254-9151 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 46 can be reached at (585) 254-9151. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.