APPRENTICE

AGE: Minimum 18 years old

EDUCATION: High school graduate or GED

PHYSICAL: Must be able to perform the rigorous manual labor required by the trade, with or without reasonable assistance, and have the ability to work safely at high elevations. Physical ability must be confirmed by attending a minimum qualification screening day or verification of prior work experience in the Sheet Metal or related industry, as determined by the Committee.

APPLICATION: Applications must be filled out online a direct link is at the bottom of this page.

REQUIRED: Upload copies of your driver’s license, high school transcript or GED scores and proof of auto insurance to the application. Failure to upload required documents will stop you from proceeding to the next step of the application. If you don’t send what is needed within 30 days, your application will be voided. Voided applicants must wait a minimum of 60 days before submitting another application. When we receive your application, if everything is correct, applicant must contact the Everett JATC office to schedule for the next available testing session.

TESTING: Upon receipt of the required documents the applicant will be scheduled for the next available sheet metal math and reading assessment testing session. Testing sessions will be held at least once a month at either the Everett or DuPont JATC training centers. Per the WWSMJATC apprenticeship standards, the math and reading score may be used to develop a ranked list of applicants (highest score first). Applicants without passing math and/or reading scores may retest once per year to try to improve their test scores. The applicants most recent test score, higher or lower will be used to rank the applicant for the next round of interviews.  Industry need as established by WWSMJATC will determine when and how many applicants will be scheduled for an interview before a subcommittee of the JATC.

SCREENING: Applicants who have met the minimum qualifications may be scheduled for interviews before a subcommittee of the JATC based on industry need and the Sheet Metal Math and Reading assessment test scores (highest score first). Based on the interviews before the subcommittee of the JATC a ranked list of qualified applicants, highest score first, will be developed. Industry need as established by WWSMJATC will determine when and how many Applicants will be scheduled for a minimum qualification screening day.

OTHER: All Western Washington Sheet Metal JATC qualified applicants accepted into the program and not currently participating in the Sheet Metal Anti-Drug Program are required to pass a pre-employment drug test with negative test results. Applicants failing the drug test will be removed from the ranked eligibility list upon proper notification and must wait a minimum of 60 days before submitting another application.

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WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
The recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices shall be without discrimination because of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or as otherwise specified by law. The sponsor shall take positive action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required by the rules of the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council and Title 29, Part 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (WAC 296-05-316(3)) Rev: 07/01/09

RESIDENTIAL APPRENTICE

AGE: Applicants shall be at least 18 years of age

EDUCATION: None

PHYSICAL: Must be able to perform the rigorous manual labor required by the trade, with or without reasonable assistance, and have the ability to work safely at high elevations. Physical ability must be confirmed by attending a minimum qualification screening day or verification of prior work experience in the Sheet Metal or related industry, as determined by the Committee.

TESTING: Pre-employment drug test.

REQUIRED: Upload copies of your driver’s license, high school transcript or GED scores and proof of auto insurance to the application. Failure to upload required documents will stop you from proceeding to the next step of the application. If you upload incorrect information, or we need further information, we will contact you via email and let you know what is needed. If you don’t send what is needed within 30 days, your application will be voided Voided applicants must wait a minimum of 60 days before submitting another application. When we receive your application, if everything is correct, we will contact you via email to schedule testing within 2 weeks. No need to call unless that time has passed.

TO APPLY: Applications must be filled out online, there is a link at the bottom of this page.

1. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be placed on a list to await registration/employment on a first-in first-out basis.
2. Entry into the apprenticeship program will be on an as needed basis and according to the following criteria:
   1. Rank order on the cumulative applicant list.
   2. Geographic availability
   3. Timely response to contact from JATC.

All Washington sheet metal JATC qualified applicants accepted into the program are required to pass a pre-employment drug test with negative test results. Applicants failing the drug test will be removed from the ranked eligibility list upon proper notification.

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WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
The recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices shall be without discrimination because of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or as otherwise specified by law. The sponsor shall take positive action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required by the rules of the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council and Title 29, Part 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (WAC 296-05-316(3)) Rev: 07/01/09

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