Getting into the Trades

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Getting into the Trades QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age Must have a high shcool diploma or G.E.D. (most trades) WHERE DO TRADESMEN/WOMEN WORK?

1 Getting into the Trades QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age Must have a high shcool diploma or G.E.D. (most trades) WHERE DO TRADESMEN/WOMEN WORK? New Home Construction Apartments Shopping Centers Office Buildings Commercial Construction Power Plants Stadiums & Arenas WHAT CAN I EXPECT WHILE TRAINING? Most programs can be completed in 3-5 years On-the-job Training

Becoming A Boilermaker What does a Boilermaker do?

furnaces A Boilermaker s skills include: Welding Burning Heavy and high rigging Layout work Applications accepted yearly Program is 4 years On-the-job Training Must

preferred Where Does a Boilermaker work?

2 Becoming A Boilermaker What does a Boilermaker do? A Boilermaker is a highly skilled tradesman who erects and maintains various types of pressure vessels: Small boilers Coal fired boilers Blast furnaces Basic oxygen furnaces A Boilermaker s skills include: Welding Burning Heavy and high rigging Layout work Applications accepted yearly Program is 4 years On-the-job Training Must not be afraid of heights Must not be claustrophobic Must be willing to work the night shift Knowledge of general Math, Geometry, Mechanical Drawing, and Welding preferred Where Does a Boilermaker work? Power Generating Plants Steel Mills Chemical Plants Refineries Paper Mills Becoming A Bricklayer or Tile Layer What do Bricklayers and Tile Layers do? Plastering Tile Laying Terrazzo Marble work Pointing and Restoration Brick Laying Program is approximately 3 years Where Does a Boilermaker work? New Home Construction Apartments Shopping Centers Office Buildings Older Buildings in need of Restoration

Systems Program is approximately 4 years On-the-job Training Must have a sincere interst in the trade Where Does a Carpenter work?

3 Becoming A Carpenter What does a Carpenter do? Rough Work Residential Framing Concrete Form Building Finish Work Cabinet Installation Door hanging Stair Installation Interior Systems Work Acoustical Ceilings Metal Studs/Drywall Access Floor Systems Program is approximately 4 years On-the-job Training Must have a sincere interst in the trade Where Does a Carpenter work? Houses Office Buildings Factories Warehouses Theatres Shopping Centers Becoming A Cement Mason or Plasterer What does a Cement Mason do? Level Concrete Finish & Cure Concrete Cut, Repair and Resurface Concrete Create Architectural finishes What does a Plasterer do? Plastering Finishing Textures Fireproofing Cure plastered surfaces Mold/Install Ornamental Pieces Program is approximately 3 years Where Does a Cement Mason and Plasterer work? New Home Construction Apartments Shopping Centers Office Buildings Commercial Construction

4 Becoming An Electrician What does an Electrician do? Install and Repair Fixtures Install and Repair Control Equipment Assemble and Install Electrical Conduit Test Continuity of Circuits Install and Wire Electrical Systems Program is approximately 5 years Aptitude Test may be required Must have completed 2 full years of High School math (one of the courses must be a full year of Algebra) with a minimum of C Where Does an Electrician work? Commercial Office Buildings Utility Companies Becoming A Glazier What does a Glazier do? Architectural Metal Framing Cut, Fabriicate and Install Glass Removal & Replacement of Broken Glass Install Glass Mirros Program is approximately 4 years Where Does a Glaziers work? Large Commercial Buildings Outside on Scaffolding

for 3 semesters of schooling; you will be paid for your time in class Must have a sincere interst in the trade Must be willing to work in extreme heat and confined spaces Where Does an Insulator work?

5 Becoming An Insulator What does an Insulator do? Insulate Boilers Insulate Steam Lines Insulate Hot & Cold Systems Cover, Seal, or Finish Insulation Program is approximately 4 years You must pass a preliminary test You must attend and pay tuition for 3 semesters of schooling; you will be paid for your time in class Must have a sincere interst in the trade Must be willing to work in extreme heat and confined spaces Where Does an Insulator work? Mechanical Systems Commercial Office Buildings Becoming An Ironworker What does an Ironworker do? Erection of structural steel Placement of reinforcing bars in concrete construction Rigging and erection of equipment Installation of miscellaneous fabricated building components Welding fabrication, ornamental, aluminum, sash, brass, bronze and plastic materials Work with metal to close tolerances Machinery moving Program is approximately 3 years Where Does an Ironworker work? New Home Construction Apartments Shopping Centers Office Buildings Commercial Construction

6 Becoming A Laborer What does a Laborer do? Dig Trenches Load and Unload Lift and Carry Landscaping Demolition Clear and Prepare sites for Construction Traffic Control onsite Set Braces Erect Scaffolding Program is approximately 3 years You must pass a preliminary test Where Does a Laborer work? Bridges Highway Construction Sports Stadiums Large Residential Buildings Becoming A Millwright What does a Millwright do? Installs and Aligns: Heavy Industrial Machines Conveyor Systems Monorail Systems Electric Generators Skills: Precision Drilling and Tapping Welding and Bolting Program is approximately 4 years On-the-job Training Where Does a Millwright work? Power Generating Stations Factories Warehouses

7 Becoming An Operating Engineer What does an Operating Engineer do? Operates Heavy Machinery, such as: Cranes Forklifts Dozers Rollers Scrapers Pavers Loaders Crushing Motor Graders Screening and Washing Plants Tractor Loader Asphalt Plants Backhoes Concrete Plants and Mixers Excavators Compressors Program requires 6,000 hours on the job You must pass an aptitude test Must attend an orientation Where Does an Operating Engineer work? Bridges Highway Construction Sports Stadiums Large Residential Buildings Dams Plants that produce rock, sand & gravel Becoming A Painter What does a Painter do? Painters apply paint or special coatings Paper Hangers apply wall coverings such as paper, fabric and plastics Drywall Finishers apply tape and finishes to previously hung gypsum wall board Program is approximately 4 years (2 years for Drywall Taper) You must pass an aptitude test Must attend an orientation Attend school 1 day/wk for 3 semesters (2 semesters for Drywall Taper) Complete 3 evening school courses (2 evening courses for Drywall Taper Good Eyesight and Color-se Where Does a Painter work? Bridges Commerical Buildings

Fixtures and Appliances Cut, Thread, Weld, Braze, Solder and Bend Pipe Install Pipe Asseemblies, Fittings, Valves and Appliances Program is approximately 5 years You must pass an aptitude test

8 Becoming A Plumber What does a Plumber do? Install Interior and Exterior Sewage Systems Prepare, Install, Test Maintain and Remove Vertical and Horizontal Waste Systems Install Water Suppy Systems Set and Connect Plumbing and Gas Fixtures and Appliances Cut, Thread, Weld, Braze, Solder and Bend Pipe Install Pipe Asseemblies, Fittings, Valves and Appliances Program is approximately 5 years You must pass an aptitude test Where Does a Plumber work? Waste Water Plants Becoming A Roofer What does a Roofer do? Apply hot Built-up Roofing Apply Single-ply Roofing Install Shingle, Tile and Slate roofs Waterproof Foundations and Plazas Line Ponds and Tanks Must have a reliable form of transportation Program is approximately 4 years Classroom training Where Does a Roofer work?

Becoming A Sheet Metal Worker What does a Sheet Metal Worker do?

Metal Architectural Work (Copper Work, Rain Protection Systems and Skylights Program is approximately 5 years Classroom training Working in

Fabrication Shops Becoming A Sprinklerfitter What does a Sprinklerfitter do?

9 Becoming A Sheet Metal Worker What does a Sheet Metal Worker do? Fabricate, Install and Maintain HVAC Systems Sign Work Sheet Metal Decking and Siding Heavy Metal Work and Blowpipe Ornamental and Decorative Sheet Metal Architectural Work (Copper Work, Rain Protection Systems and Skylights Program is approximately 5 years Classroom training Working in confined spaces Must have a reliable form of transportation Must have a sincere interst in the trade Where Does a Sheet Metal Worker? Fabrication Shops Becoming A Sprinklerfitter What does a Sprinklerfitter do? Install Fire Protection Systems Install, Repair, and Maintain Fixed Piping Cut, Thread and Hammer Pipe Assemble and Secure Pipes, Tubes, Fittings and Related Equipment Must have a reliable form of transportation Program is approximately 5 years Classroom Training Where Does an Sprinklerfitter work? Large Residential areas

10 Becoming A Steamfitter What does a Steamfitter do? Rigging setting, supporting and piping of related equipment, valves, fittings Pressure Tests Systems for Leaks Threading Welding Program is approximately 5 years Classroom training Where Does a Steamfitter work? Large Residential Buildings Power Plants Waste Water Treatment Plants New Construction MILWAUKEE AREA APPRENTICESHIP COORDINATORS Great Lakes Area Boilermakers Mark Gustafon, Coordinator 5666 West 95th Street Oak Lawn, IL (708) glabap@glabap.com Boilermakers J.A.C. - Waukesha Rick Wilson, Local Apprenticeship Coordinator 3185 Gateway Rd, Ste 200 Brookfield, WI (262) boilermakers107@sbcglobal.net Bricklayers J.A.C. Mark Graf, Training Director P.O. Box New Berline, WI (262) or (262) mgraf@imiweb.org Carpenters J.A.C. Joe Weisling, Traning Director N25 W23055 Paul Road, Suite #3 Pewaukee, WI (262) or (262) joew@sewctc.org Cement Masons J.A.C. Kilah Engelke, Coordinator 8701 North Lauer Street Milwaukee, WI (414) or (414) OPCMIA559.kilah@gmail.com Electrical Industry J.A.C. Dan Large, Training Director West Plank Court, Suite 100 Wauwatosa, WI (414) or (414) dan@mejatc.com

11 MILWAUKEE AREA APPRENTICESHIP COORDINATORS Elevator Constructors J.A.C. Kelvin Nord, Business Manager West Cleveland Avenue New Berlin, WI (262) or (262) Glaziers J.A.C. Joel Allen, Secretary S68 W22665 National Ave. P.O.Box 189 Big Bend, WI (262) or (262) Heat and Frost Insulators J.A.C. Craig Stevens, Coordinator N27 W23155 Roundy Drive Pewaukee, WI (262) or (262) Ironworkers J.A.C. Richard Hanson, Coordinator West Adler Lane Milwaukee, WI (414) or (414) Laborers J.A.C. Ray Wiatt, Director 4633 Liuna Way, Suite #100 Deforest, WI (800) or (608) Operating Engineers J.A.C. Dan Sperberg, Coordinator W11584 State Road #21 Coloma, WI (715) or (715) Operative Plasterers J.A.C. Kilah Engelke, Coordinator 8701 North Lauer Street Milwaukee, WI (414) or (414) Painters J.A.C Adam Homes, Coordinator S68 W22665 National Ave. P.O.Box 189 Big Bend, WI (262) or (262) Plumbers J.A.C Wes Zastrow, Coordinator West Parkland Avenue (414) or (414) Roofers J.A.C. Gerry Ferreira, Coordinator West Dakota Street New Berlin, WI Sheet Metal Workers J.A.C. Dennis Kopp, Coordinator 2201 Springdale Road Waukesha, WI (262) or (262) Sprinklerfitters J.A.C. Mike Biel, Coordinator W175 N5700 Technology Drive Menomonee Falls, WI (262) or (262) Steamfitters J.A.C. Brian Toutant, Coordinator 3300 South 103rd Street Milwaukee, WI (414) or (414) WRTP/BIG STEP 3841 West Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI (414)-937)-3600 Specific information regarding all aspects of a craft program can be obtained by contacting the particular craft s Joint Apprenticeship Committee. You may also secure information and assistance from the staff of the Allied Construction Employers Association Industry Advancement Program, or the Apprenticeship Division of Wisconsin Department of Industry, Labor, and Human Relations. The Wisconsin Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations maintains direct supervision over all formal apprenticeship programs and all apprentices indentured under provision of the Wisconsin State Apprenticeship statues.

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