Minimum Qualifications
18 +
High school diploma/GED
Driver's license
Proof of auto insurance
Clean drug test
HVAC service technician or HVAC controls technician programs need current: Washington State electrical training certificate; or Washington State electrical certification​​

Application Process
Applications must be filled out at: https://sheetmetalinstitute.org/apply/
Within 30 days, submit the following:

• Driver's license
• High School transcript or GED scores
• Proof of auto insurance

Applicants will be scheduled for a math and reading exam
Qualified applicants may be scheduled an interview and minimum qualification screening day prior to placement on ranked eligibility list (highest score first)
Apprentices accepted on as needed based on:

• Interview score & timely responses to JATC
• Minimum qualification screening day score
• clean drug test
• Geographic availability 

Southwest Washington/Oregon
Sheet Metal Local 16
2379 NE 178th Ave
​Portland, OR 97230
503-254-0123
[email protected]

Starting Apprentices
$23.55 Wage
$20.56 Benefits
$44.11 Total
Journey Workers
$47.05 Wage
$24.85 Benefits
$71.90 Total