New York State
Department of Labor

Long Island City, NY (September 11, 2012) -

The Sheet Metal Workers International Association Local Union #137 will conduct a recruitment from September 17, 2012 through September 16, 2013 for 10 sheet metal worker (sign hanger & rigger) apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today.

Applications may be obtained at Local Union #137, 21-42 44^th Dr., Long Island City, NY from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each Monday of the month, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period. 

Special Instructions: Applicants must bring proof of a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), and valid driver's license to be eligible to fill out an application.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) as recognized by official school authorities.
• Must sign a work-specific affidavit on the ability to perform the work and/or trade. Work includes the following:
  • Working with sharp objects and hazardous machinery, and exposure to loud noise and respiratory irritants.
  • Prolonged standing, climbing, walking, and repeated squatting and bending.
  • Working under extreme temperature exposure, ranging from 0 degrees (outside work in the winter) to 140 degrees (the inside of a ceiling in the summer). Additionally, everyday work may be at such temperatures and in such confined areas that movement will be greatly limited.
  • Lifting and moving heavy, bulky objects and equipment up to 100 pounds.
  • Working from ladders, pipe scaffolds, swinging scaffolds, and unprotected heights, which may exceed 100 feet.
• Must be willing to travel within the jurisdiction of Local Union #137 (the five boroughs of New York City, Nassau and Suffolk counties) to shop and/or jobsite.
• Must have reliable means of transportation to locations where no reasonable access to public transportation exists.
• Must have a valid driver's license to operate company-owned vehicles to and from job sites.
• Must pass a math and reading survey.

For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Local Union #137 at (718) 937-4514.

Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner.  Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability or marital status.  Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs.  Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.