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SMART Local 480 union pay scale 2025 — $23.14/hr sheet metal worker (manufacturing) — faribault, mn area; official smart careers range $23.14–$41.10/hr depending on employer and classification rate in Faribault

SMART Local 480 pays sheet metal worker (manufacturing) — faribault, mn area; official smart careers range $23.14–$41.10/hr depending on employer and classification members $23.14/hr in straight-time wages, effective February 1, 2025 per the SMART Careers — Sheet Metal Opportunities in Minnesota (Local 480) wage determination. Rates change with each contract cycle — confirm the current step with the Faribault, MN hall before quoting an offer.

Current wage rates

SMART Local 480 Sheet Metal Worker (manufacturing) — Faribault, MN area; official SMART Careers range $23.14–$41.10/hr depending on employer and classification — effective February 1, 2025 · source SMART Careers — Sheet Metal Opportunities in Minnesota (Local 480)

Base hourly wage$23.14/hrStraight-time sheet metal worker (manufacturing) — faribault, mn area; official smart careers range $23.14–$41.10/hr depending on employer and classification rate on the current wage determination, before fringes.
Total packageNot published on the current wage determinationThe source does not print a combined package for this local — ask the hall for the fund contribution schedule.
Approximate annual wage$46,280/yrDerived: base hourly × 2,000 hours. Actual earnings depend on hours dispatched, overtime and travel.
Effective dateFebruary 1, 2025Date this rate took effect under the agreement, as printed on the SMART Careers — Sheet Metal Opportunities in Minnesota (Local 480) wage determination.
ClassificationSheet Metal Worker (manufacturing) — Faribault, MN area; official SMART Careers range $23.14–$41.10/hr depending on employer and classificationRate applies to this classification only. Apprentice steps, foremen and shift work are paid on separate lines of the wage determination.

SMART Local 480 membership FAQ

How do I join SMART Local 480?

Membership and apprenticeship applications are handled by SMART Local 480 directly, not by Gulfstream. Call the hall at (507) 334-2496 to ask about current intake.

How do I contact SMART Local 480?

Address: 112 4th Street NW Faribault MN 55021 US. Phone: (507) 334-2496.

Benefits and fringe contributions

SMART Local 480's published wage determination does not break out fringes, so we show only the wage figures it prints.

Benefit & fringe contributionsNot publishedThe wage determination does not separate fringes for this local.
What the contributions fundHealth & welfare, pension, annuity, training and industry fundsStandard fund categories in mechanical and electrical agreements. The exact split between funds is set in the local's agreement — the hall or fund office publishes the schedule.
Paid onEvery hour workedFringe contributions are made per hour worked, so they scale with dispatched hours and are paid to the funds rather than to the member.

Effective date, source and confidence

Effective: February 1, 2025 · Moderate confidence

The negotiated rate on this primary source (SMART Careers — Sheet Metal Opportunities in Minnesota (Local 480)) is dated more than 18 months back, so a mid-term raise may already be in effect. Confirm the current step with the local's business office before extending an offer.

Last cross-checked against the source: Oct 11, 2026.

View the SMART Careers — Sheet Metal Opportunities in Minnesota (Local 480) source

Confirm the current step with the hall

SMART Local 480 — 112 4th Street Nw Faribault MN 55021. (507) 334-2496. Gulfstream is a private recruiting firm — we do not run dispatch and we do not set union rates.

SMART Local 480 pay questions

What are the union pay rates for SMART Local 480 in Faribault?

SMART Local 480's sourced sheet metal worker (manufacturing) — faribault, mn area; official smart careers range $23.14–$41.10/hr depending on employer and classification union rate is $23.14/hr in base wages, effective February 1, 2025. The rate applies to the listed classification and source area; apprentice, foreman and specialty classifications may differ.

What is the SMART Local 480 hourly pay rate?

$23.14/hr in base wages for sheet metal worker (manufacturing) — faribault, mn area; official smart careers range $23.14–$41.10/hr depending on employer and classification, effective February 1, 2025 per the SMART Careers — Sheet Metal Opportunities in Minnesota (Local 480) wage determination.

When did the current SMART Local 480 rate take effect?

February 1, 2025. The negotiated rate on this primary source (SMART Careers — Sheet Metal Opportunities in Minnesota (Local 480)) is dated more than 18 months back, so a mid-term raise may already be in effect. Confirm the current step with the local's business office before extending an offer.

Are benefits included in the SMART Local 480 rate?

The published wage determination for this local prints wages without a separate fringe line, so we do not show a benefit figure. The hall's fund office can provide the contribution schedule.

Does Gulfstream set or negotiate SMART Local 480 wages?

No. Gulfstream Strategic Placements is a private mechanical construction recruiting firm. We are not affiliated with the local, we do not run dispatch, and we do not set or negotiate union rates. We publish the local's own sourced figures as a reference for members and contractors.

How current is this SMART Local 480 pay information?

Moderate confidence — last cross-checked against the source on Oct 11, 2026 (yesterday). Always confirm the current step with the hall before relying on it for an offer.

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