SMART, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, is one of North America’s most dynamic and diverse unions with 203,000 members.
Our members ensure the quality of the air we breathe, promote energy efficiency and produce and provide the vital services that move products to market and passengers to their destinations. We are sheet metal workers, service technicians, bus operators, railroad engineers, conductors, sign workers, welders, production employees and more.
With members in scores of different occupations, we advocate for fairness in the workplace, excellence at work and opportunity for all working families.
See below for a full menu of career paths available to SMART members.
Our Careers
Take a look at some of the job areas SMART is proud to represent!
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Architectural Sheet Metal
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Architectural Sheet Metal
Architectural sheet metal is a combination of technical skill and artistry. As an apprentice, you will specialize in fastening and joining, managing expansion and contraction, sealing and controlling moisture to ensure the appearance and durability of buildings. You may spend […]Learn more about Architectural Sheet Metal »
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Bus Operators & Mechanics
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Bus operator and mechanic duties vary, depending on whether they drive or work on local buses in cities and suburbs, intercity buses, long-distance buses between states, charter buses on tours or school buses. When drivers report to terminals to get their assignments, they in […]
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CAD, Drafting & Detailing
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Sheet metal detailing, also known as sketching, is often thought of as CAD (computer-aided drafting). A certified detailer is a skilled commercial HVAC trade person who will advance to provide coordination between the fabricators and the installers from various trades. You wi […]
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Freight Rail
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Freight Rail
SMART TD, with more than 450 locals in the U.S., has more members than any other railroad labor union and holds some of the best freight rail contracts in North America. It is the only labor union that has united various operating crafts while protecting craft autonomy and ha […]Learn more about Freight Rail »
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HVAC Installation
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HVAC Installation
HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. In this field, you will work on high-volume mechanical systems. These systems deliver heated and cooled air to commercial buildings such as schools, hospitals, airports, factories and office buildings.You’ll wo […]Learn more about HVAC Installation »
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HVAC Shop/Fabrication
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HVAC Shop/Fabrication
Sheet metal workers sometimes exclusively, or in conjunction with field installation work, will fabricate, assemble, install and repair sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes and furnace casings. Work may involve setting up and operating […]Learn more about HVAC Shop/Fabrication »
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Lagging
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Lagging
Lagging is the finishing material (such as steel, aluminum or other materials) used to cover many types of insulation, especially on large flat surfaces such as boiler walls, flues, ducts, precipitators, selective catalytic reduction systems, baghouses, wind boxes or fans. In […]Learn more about Lagging »
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Passenger Rail
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Passenger Rail
SMART represents workers on Amtrak, the largest passenger rail operator in the United States, as well as other smaller regional and local passenger carriers. Rail remains one of the most sustainable and efficient ways of safely transporting travelers to their destination, and […]Learn more about Passenger Rail »
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Production / Manufacturing
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Production / Manufacturing
Production and manufacturing is the creation or production of goods from components or raw material with the help of equipment, labor, machines and tools. The term may refer to a range of work, from handcraft to high-tech, but it is most commonly applied to industrial design, […]Learn more about Production / Manufacturing »
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Rail Mechanical
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Rail Mechanical
Union sheet metal members work in freight and passenger rail transportation, including commuter railroads. They maintain and rebuild locomotives that move freight, long-distance passenger train equipment and equipment used in commuter rail service. Additionally, members of th […]Learn more about Rail Mechanical »
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Residential HVAC
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Residential HVAC
HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. As a residential HVAC technician, you will work on installing and servicing complete residential HVAC systems. You’ll install ductwork for a wide variety of residences including single-family homes, town homes […]Learn more about Residential HVAC »
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Service and Refrigeration
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Service and Refrigeration
Almost everything we do indoors depends on a working heating and cooling system. These systems make buildings comfortable and safe. Demand for skilled technicians in this specialized field is high. As a service and refrigeration technician, you’ll work on a variety of job sit […]Learn more about Service and Refrigeration »
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Roofing
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Roofing
A roofer is a skilled tradesperson who installs a waterproof membrane on a building that has either a flat or sloped deck consisting of wood, steel or concrete. They may specialize in residential or industrial roofing. The most commonly used roofing product is a layer of asph […]Learn more about Roofing »
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Shipyard
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Shipyard
SMART members perform work in shipyards from coast to coast, including Pearl Harbor in Hawaii and the Ingalls Shipyard in Mississippi. Most, but not all, of the ships that members work on are vessels for the U.S. Navy. We build new ships from the ground up, and we also perfor […]Learn more about Shipyard »
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Sign Fabrication & Installation
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As a sign hanger and builder, your job includes installing, mounting, servicing and repairing signs in commercial, industrial and high-rise residential settings. Your duties include preparing poles, buildings, billboards and other structures for installations, and then mounti […]
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Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency (TAB)
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Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency (TAB)
Testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) is an important part of air and water delivery systems. TAB technicians make sure that air and water in heating and air conditioning systems are delivered efficiently, quietly and safely throughout a building. As a TAB technician, you w […]Learn more about Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency (TAB) »
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Transit & Commuter Rail
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SMART represents workers on a number of major regional transit providers, including light and heavy rail carriers in major metropolitan areas nationwide. Rail remains one of the most sustainable and efficient ways of safely transporting travelers to their destination, and nat […]
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Industrial and Shop Welding
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Industrial and Shop Welding
Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts. In this process, heat is applied to metal pieces which melts and fuses them to form a permanent bond. Because of its strength, welding is used in shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing and repair, aerospace an […]Learn more about Industrial and Shop Welding »
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Yardmaster
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Yardmaster
Yardmasters are the traffic controllers of the yards and terminals in the railroad industry. Using computers and supervising switching equipment in the yard tower, they route trains and engines within the yard. The yardmaster reads switching orders and schedules to determine […]Learn more about Yardmaster »
Our Support Network
Here are some of the resources available to SMART members
Your Voice at Work
It is your right to pursue opportunity, a voice on the job and a better way of life by forming or joining a union. The decision to join a union is yours alone, and that decision should always be the free choice of an employee, without employer coercion or interference. […]
Education and Career Training
Sheet Metal For someone interested in the sheet metal industry, the courses offered by the International Training Institute’s (ITI) affiliated training centers can provide high-quality education and training designed to give you a rewarding lifelong career in the sheet […]
SMART Job Opportunities
To accommodate the increasing volume of work opportunities available to SMART sheet metal members, SMART established a sheet metal job bank to assist interested members looking to travel for work. All interested members should carry photo identification, a copy of their curre […]
Benefits
Over the years, SMART has fought to win competitive wages and benefits for union workers across the U.S. and Canada. From representation to retirement benefits and career development that ensures the future takes you as far as your ambition takes you, SMART not only covers ev […]
Scholarships
A strong labor movement is not only critical to building the middle class and securing a better future for all Americans at work, but also helps secure opportunities for workers and their children. SMART is proud to offer scholarship opportunities to sheet metal and Transport […]
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
In order to ensure SMART continues to effectively fight for all working families, we have recommitted ourselves to ensuring we represent every cross section of North America. Diversity strengthens our workforce, benefits our communities and makes our industries stronger and m […]
Membership Assistance Program
The SMART Members Assistance program (MAP) is an education, awareness and membership action program for those dealing with problems associated with mental health issues. Focusing on substance use disorder and suicide prevention, SMART MAP educates union members on those prima […]
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Become a SMART Member
Take the next step on your journey towards a rewarding career. Learn how you can become a SMART member.
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Member Voices
Hear about the union directly from SMART members themselves.
Buffalo sheet metal worker discusses his “purpose” and pride as a SMART member
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Latest Jobs: Sheet Metal Opportunities
Most sheet metal jobs are available directly through our local unions. SMART Job Bank listings usually reflect large projects, which will appear here when open positions are available.
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