SMART SMW Local Union 49 is your pathway to a rewarding career. Whether you’re just starting out in the trade or already have years of experience, we’ll help you grow your skills, earn competitive pay, and secure the benefits you deserve.
Start your career the right way. Our apprenticeship program combines classroom instruction with on-the-job training so you earn while you learn. Apprentices gain hands-on experience in everything from fabrication to installation, preparing for a lifelong career in the trade.
Already have experience? If you hold a New Mexico JSM or JR certificate, or have at least 8,000 hours of sheet metal work experience, you may qualify to join as a journeyman. SMART Local Union 49 helps journeymen advance their careers with steady work, strong benefits, and opportunities for leadership.
As a member of SMART Local Union 49, you’ll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.
Coverage that protects you when you need it most.
Build long-term retirement security.
Additional savings for your financial future.
Affordable care to keep you healthy.
A supplemental benefit plan supporting sheet metal workers and their families.
Life happens — and when it does, we’ve got your back. The Union Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential resources to help with personal, financial, or family challenges.
