St. Louis skyline featuring buildings constructed with work by Local 36 sheet metal workers

WHAT DOES A

SHEET METAL WORKER DO?

We take flat sheets of metal and create 3D systems that save lives, make living and working more comfortable, and define the St. Louis skyline. Unionized sheet metal is the only industry that touches every point of a construction project, from design and fabrication to installation and system balancing.

A FLAT PIECE OF SHEET METAL

CAN BECOME

Residential / commercial ductwork
Decorative skin of a stadium
Kitchen countertops, backsplashes, and hoods
Airflow systems in hospital operating rooms
Industrial ventilation systems
HVAC systems that protect building occupants from fire

BY LEARNING HOW TO HANDLE FLAT PIECES OF SHEET METAL,
YOU CAN BECOME

A fabricator
An HVAC system designer and detailer
A certified technician or supervisor
A certified welder and/or welding inspector
An industry leader
An apprenticeship instructor
A Local 36 member who can point out your additions to the St. Louis skyline
A retiree, with full pension and benefits!

St. Louis skyline highlighting buildings built with contributions from Local 36 sheet metal workers

HISTORY

For more than 120 years, Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 36 has worked on nearly every piece of the St. Louis skyline, including The Gateway Arch. Because of that, generations of Local 36 members have pointed to the St. Louis skyline and said, “I built that.” We take pride in our work. And you could be the next generation shaping our city’s landscape.

The Local 36 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship and Training School is a LEED-certified facility with the equipment, hardware and software to practice the skills past generations have perfected and master new technology that will propel the industry forward. More than 400 apprentices and journey-level workers receive training in the facility every year.

HISTORY

For more than 120 years, Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 36 has worked on nearly every piece of the St. Louis skyline, including The Gateway Arch. Because of that, generations of Local 36 members have pointed to the St. Louis skyline and said, “I built that.”