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We are proud to represent the highly skilled union sheet metal workers of New Mexico and West Texas.

From fabrication and installation to testing and maintenance, our members build the systems that keep our communities running safely and efficiently.

Over 1,000 members strong, we fight for fair wages, safe working conditions, and career opportunities that last a lifetime. We’re committed to building a better future for our members, their families, and the communities we serve.

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At SMART Local Union 49, our goal is simple:

SMART Local Union 49 is dedicated to creating economic security and career opportunities for its members in the Sheet Metal Industry by safeguarding workplace, wage, and benefit standards, investing in progressive apprenticeship training, and creating pathways to the middle class for our members and their families.

Leadership & Staff

Our staff is dedicated to representing our members with integrity and transparency. They advocate for better workplaces, manage training opportunities, and keep Local 49 running strong.

Isaiah Zemke

Business Manager \ Financial Secretary

Denisse Barrera

Office Manager

Jennifer Carbajal

Admin / Accounting Assistant

Shawn Smith

Business Agent

Roy Privitt

Officer

Erick Corona

Officer

Chuck Lees

Officer

Benefits of Membership

A union career with SMART Local Union 49 means security, opportunity, and pride. Our members enjoy:

  • Competitive Wages – Earn pay that reflects your skill and dedication.
  • Comprehensive Benefits – Health, pension, 401k, and dental plans that protect you and your family.
  • Career Stability – Work in a trade that is always in demand, with paths for advancement.
  • Professional Training – Access to apprenticeship programs and ongoing education that keep you at the top of your craft.
  • Union Pride – Belong to a brotherhood and sisterhood that has your back — on and off the job site.

Multiple Career Pathways in Our Trade

Sheet metal is a dynamic trade with diverse career options. Members can build long term careers that match their strengths and goals while growing and specializing within one respected trade and one union.

Detailing

Turning complex designs into buildable realities with precision and coordination.

Estimating

Balancing skill, strategy, and accuracy to keep every project on time and on budget.

Fabrication

Shaping raw metal into the systems that power modern buildings.

Installation

Bringing plans to life in the field, with the skill and efficiency that define union workmanship.

HVAC Control

Managing the systems that keep buildings smart, efficient, and comfortable year-round.

HVAC Service

Keeping critical systems running right – because comfort, safety, and performance can’t wait.

TAB Tech

Fine tuning airflow and hydronic performance to make every environment operate at its best.

Welding

Fusing strength and skill in every joint – from architectural finishes to heavy industrial work.

We help build the systems that keep New Mexico and West Texas moving forward.

Whether you’re just starting out or already an experienced journeyman,SMART Local Union 49 can help you build a career — and a future that lasts.

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