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GLAZIER
Glaziers install storefront framing, curtain walls, unitized systems, glass doors, metal doors, door hardware, door closer
automatic doors, insulated glass, glass railings, glass panels, skylight framing,, glass in skylights, glass in wood or metal frames, shower
doors, photovoltaic glass and perform Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Length of Apprenticeship:
Three (3) years – minimum of 4,200 hours of on the job learning
Apprentices attend classroom instruction for one day (8 Hours), every other week
for the three year program.
Related instruction as required.
| First Six Months | 50% of Journeyman’s Wage |
| Second Six Months | 55% of Journeyman’s Wage |
| Third Six Months | 65% of Journeyman’s Wage |
| Fourth Six Months | 75% of Journeyman’s Wage |
| Fifth Six Months | 85% of Journeyman’s Wage |
| Sixth Six Months | 95% of Journeyman’s Wage |
| Journeyman Level | After three (3) years of apprenticeship and upon certification of the JATC Instructor and JATC Trustees, he/she shall be given the current Journeyperson’s wage rate.
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Benefits:
Health & Welfare, Pension and Annuity.
Basic Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be a legal resident and posses a Social
Security Card.
Must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D.
certificate.
Must pass a written aptitude test.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must have reliable transportation.
Working Conditions:
Glaziers work in all kinds of weather conditions.
Recommended Preparatory Classes:
Mathematics, mechanical drawing, geometry,
and computer classes.
Abilities:
Must be able to lift at least 70 pounds.
Must be able to work at high levels from
scaffolds and ladders.
Must be able to follow instructions.
Must be able to pay attention to details.
Work Experience: (Helpful, but not necessary
for acceptance.)
Familiarity with construction work, glazing
work, and power tools is helpful.
Entry Process:
Complete application at the J.A.T.C. office.
4225 Lawndale Ave.
Lyons, IL. 60534
Applications are available as determined by the JATC on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month – 9am to 12pm.
Call for an appointment 708-443-9000
Must be 18 years of age.
Pay a $25 application fee. (No personal checks.)
Submit required documents with application: High School Diploma/GED,
Drivers’ License, Social Security Card, birth certificate.
Take and pass an aptitude test and oral interview.
Must pass (70%) a written math aptitude test.
Must pass oral interview with the JATC
Applicant must seek employment. Once hired, prior to starting work,
the applicant must meet with the coordinator, present the letter of intent to hire from
the contractor stating name, address, telephone number, social security number and
starting date of employment, pending drug screening.
Must take a drug test within 48 hours or 2 working days after presenting
letter of intent.
Applicant must then pay non-refundable initiation fee.
Apprentice Coordinators:
Bob Jacobs and Ken O’Donnell
Glaziers Local 27 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
(708) 443-9000
4225 Lawndale
Lyons, Illinois 60534
website: Glaziersunionlocal27.com
HEAT & FROST INSULATOR
Heat and Frost Insulators work with commercial
and industrial insulation. They install insulation and soundproofing
for heating, ventilation, steam generation, process piping &
plumbing systems; remove hazardous waste; and fire stopping.
Length of Apprenticeship:
Five (5) years – minimum of 720 hours of
classroom instruction.
Apprentices receive 144 hours of classroom
instruction per year.
Apprentices must receive a minimum of 1,600
hours of on-the-job training a year.
| First Year | 50% of Journeyman’s Wage |
| Second Year | 60% of Journeyman’s Wage |
| Third Year | 70% of Journeyman’s Wage |
| Fourth Year | 80% of Journeyman’s Wage |
| Fifth Year | 90% of Journeyman’s Wage |
| Journeyman Level | 100% of Journeyman’s Wage |
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Pension, Annuity.
Basic Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D.
certificate.
Must be physically fit to work in the construction
industry.
Must pass a drug test.
Must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States
Must pass an aptitude test.
Must pass a pulmonary function exam.
Working Conditions:
Heat & Frost Insulators work in all types
of weather elements with the majority of work being performed
outdoors.
Recommended Preparatory Classes:
Algebra, geometry, and mechanical drawing
classes.
Abilities:
Must work well with others.
Must be able to understand and follow instructions.
Must be able to lift heavy objects.
Must be able to work in confined spaces.
Must be able to work at high levels on ladders
and scaffolds.
Work Experience: (Helpful, but not necessary
for acceptance.)
Hazardous waste handling experience is helpful.
Entry Process:
Obtain and complete application. Call office for application availability.
Submit copies of high school diploma, high
school grades, and/or G.E.D certificate.
Pass a physical exam.
Submit references.
Pass a pulmonary function exam.
Take and pass a general aptitude test.
Pass a drug screening test.
Heat & Frost Insulators Local 17 Joint Apprenticeship and Training
Committee
(708)-468-8000
18520 Spring Creek Dr.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Robert McGuckin
IRON WORKER
Iron Workers must be able to perform in the
following categories: structural; ornamental; reinforcing; and
machinery moving and rigging. This work includes erecting structural
steel bridges, buildings, viaducts, subways, tunnels, roof decking,
pre-stressed and post-stressed concrete; applying sheeting to
structural steel frames; and installing metal stairways, catwalks,
floor gratings, iron ladders, ornamental grilles and screens,
gates, chain link fences, and decorative iron-work fences and
balconies.
Length of Apprenticeship:
Four (4) years
Apprentices attend school from August – May. During the first two years
apprentices attend school two nights a week and years three and four they attend
school once a week.
Apprentices also work five days a week receiving
on-the-job training.
| 0-700 hours | 55% of Journeyworker Wage |
| 701 – 1400 hours | 60% of Journeyworker Wage |
| 1,401 – 2,100 hours | 65% of Journeywoker Wage |
| 2,101 – 2,800 hours | 70% of Journeyworker Wage |
| 2,801 – 3,500 hours | 75% of Journeyworker Wage |
| 3,501 – 4,200 hours | 80% of Journerworker Wage |
| 4,201 – 4,900 hours | 85% of Journeyworker Wage |
| 4,901 – 5,600 hours | 90% of Journeyworker Wage |
| Journeyman Level | 100% of Journeyworker Wage |
Benefits:
Health & Welfare, Pension, Annuity.
Basic Requirements:
Must show a birth certificate.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have photo identification.
Must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D.
certificate. (Transcripts are required.)
Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license.
Must pass an aptitude test with a minimum score of 70%, ($80 testing fee
Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Working Conditions:
Iron Workers work in all types of weather
conditions and sometimes at great heights. The work can be
hazardous.
Recommended Preparatory Classes:
Mathematics, drafting, blue print reading, welding, and shop or construction
classes.
Abilities:
Must be able to withstand extreme weather
conditions.
Must be in good physical condition.
Work Experience: (Helpful, but not necessary
for acceptance.)
Familiarity with any type of construction
work, welding, or drafting is beneficial.
Entry Process:
Complete application at the J.A.T.C. office.
(Applications are accepted once a year. Check our website of call for exact dates.)
Take and pass a general aptitude test. (70% min)
Applicants will then be interviewed by the
committee.
Applicants must submit a physician’s note
stating that they are physically capable of performing the
work of an Iron Worker.
Must take and pass a pre-employment drug
screening.
A combination of the test scores will be
used to determine the rank of an applicant.
Applicants with the highest rank are chosen
to enter the program.
Iron Workers Local 393 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
(630) 585-1600
1901 Selmarten Road
Aurora, Illinois 60505
John Lacy
