SMART Local 484 represents sheet metal workers in Chicago, IL. Below: wage scale context, jurisdiction, apprenticeship routes, and the signatory contractors that hire from this hall.
SMART Local 484 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 484 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 484 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call (708) 925-2767 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 484 represents skilled sheet metal professionals across a critical jurisdiction within the broader Illinois market. Since 2014, Gulfstream Strategic Placements has monitored the regional labor landscape where these craftsmen provide specialized services in architectural sheet metal, HVAC system fabrication, and industrial ventilation. As a member of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, this local ensures that mechanical contractors in the region have access to a highly trained workforce capable of meeting complex building codes and rigorous safety standards required for modern commercial infrastructure.
The sheet metal trade in this region is distinct from general mechanical work due to the specialized nature of precision fabrication and onsite installation. Local 484 members operate in various environments including high-rise commercial developments, healthcare facilities, and industrial manufacturing plants. The union manages the relationship between labor and signatory contractors, ensuring that projects remain staffed with qualified journey-level workers. For contractors benchmarking costs or tradespeople looking to transition into the organized sector, understanding the local's specific work rules and apprenticeship structure is essential for navigating the Chicago-area construction economy.
Because specific wage figures for SMART Local 484 were not provided for this summary, individuals must contact the local business office directly to obtain the current taxable hourly rate and total package valuation. In a standard SMART agreement, the total package includes the base hourly wage plus employer-paid fringes such as health insurance and pension contributions. Apprentices typically begin their careers at a percentage of the journeyman rate—often starting between 40% and 50%—and receive incremental raises every six to twelve months as they complete required classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. These scheduled increases continue until the apprentice reaches 100% of the journeyman scale upon graduation from the JATC program.
The jurisdiction of SMART Local 484 covers specific territories within the greater Chicago metropolitan area and surrounding Illinois counties. The union's charter grants it authority over all aspects of sheet metal work, including the drafting, fabrication, and installation of air handling systems, metal roofing, siding, and kitchen equipment. Members are dispatched to job sites across the chartered region, and the local maintains strict oversight of work hours and jurisdictional boundaries to ensure all signatory work is performed by qualified labor. Travel pay or subsistence may apply depending on the distance from the headquarters to the specific project site, as defined in the current collective bargaining agreement.
The contractor landscape for SMART Local 484 consists of a diverse mix of signatory employers ranging from large-scale mechanical primes to specialized architectural metal shops. These companies rely on the union to provide a steady stream of manpower for large commercial build-outs and long-term industrial maintenance contracts. Hiring typically follows the demand of the regional construction cycle, with peaks during major infrastructure initiatives or seasonal HVAC retrofitting periods. Signatory contractors benefit from a centralized training system, ensuring that all workers dispatched through the hall possess standardized certifications in welding, rigging, and safety protocols required by modern general contractors and facility owners.
A SMART union pay scale is determined locally based on the cost of living and market share in a specific jurisdiction. While a local like 105 in Southern California will have a different rate than Local 484 in Illinois, both follow a structured percentage-based progression for apprentices. To find the exact hourly rate for this area, you should request the current wage sheet from the Local 484 business manager.
Members generally pay two types of dues: monthly window dues and working dues. Working dues are typically a percentage of gross pay deducted by the employer and remitted to the union. Monthly window dues are paid directly by the member to the local office, often through an online portal or in-person, to maintain 'good standing' and eligibility for dispatch and benefits.
Transferring requires a travel card or a permanent transfer request. You must be a member in good standing with your current local and seek approval from the Local 484 Business Manager. The acceptance of transfers often depends on the current local unemployment rate and the availability of work for existing members within the Illinois jurisdiction.
Yes, through the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC), members have access to certifications in AWS welding, CAD/BIM detailing, and TAB (Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing). These certifications are funded by the fringe benefit contributions from signatory contractors, allowing members to upskill without out-of-pocket tuition costs, which increases their marketability to specialized mechanical employers.
SMART Local 484 is seated in Chicago, Illinois (IL). We hold published wage sheets for 26 locals across Illinois — 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 484 is headquartered in Chicago, IL 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 484 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 484 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 484 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 484 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 484 against neighboring jurisdictions and other sheet metal workers markets.
The SMART Local 484 hall is at 1109 East Division Street, Unit 2c Lockport IL 60441, serving Chicago, IL and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: (708) 925-2767.
SMART Local 484 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at (708) 925-2767 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 484 can be reached at (708) 925-2767. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.