The Sheet Metal Local 441 apprenticeship program in Mobile, Alabama, is a tuition-free, "earn-as-you-learn" training program approved and supervised by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship.
Program Structure & Training
- Combination Training: Merges hands-on, paid on-the-job training with classroom and technical instruction (including afternoon or scheduled school sessions).
- Duration: Typically runs 4 to 5 years (or longer) until you complete requirements to become a certified journey-level mechanic.
- Core Skills: Covers commercial HVAC ductwork, light commercial HVAC, architectural wall panels, industrial sheet metal, and industrial welding, plus blueprint reading and safety practices.
- Location: Training is coordinated out of Mobile, Alabama, at 2359 Eslava Creek Parkway, Mobile, AL 36608 (Phone: 251-476-6473).
Compensation & Benefits
- Paid Training: Apprentices are paid for their work hours while learning on the job from day one.
- Benefits: Includes competitive wages along with family health insurance and retirement savings plans.
Minimum Requirements & Application
- Age: Must be at least 18 years old.
- Documentation: Valid state ID and authorization to work in the U.S.
- Other Criteria: Dependable transportation, passing a pre-hire drug screening, a willingness to learn, and adherence to safety guidelines.
- How to Apply: You can contact the training center or hall directly through the SMART Local 441 Information Page or Go Build Alabama Local 441 Listing to ask about current application windows, aptitude testing, and interview schedules
SMART Sheet Metal Workers International Association Local Union 441
2359 Eslava Creek Pkwy., Mobile, AL 36606. (251) 476-1900
