You are worth more!
See what a career with SMART Local 63 could mean for you.
You work hard and have valuable skills. SMART Local 63 represents skilled sheet metal workers across Central and Western Massachusetts and Vermont, and can help you learn more about making more money and having better benefits, retirement security, training, career opportunities, and having a voice at work.
Where are you in your career?
Already work in the trade
You already have valuable experience. See what your skills and experience could mean as a member of SMART Local 63.
Interested in learning the trade
You do not need years of experience to start building a career in the sheet metal industry.
Great pay is only part of the package.
Total pay + benefit package*
Remaining package contributions: Local training, NEMI / SMOHIT / ITI, SMART scholarship, Labor management fund.
*Rates shown apply to the Vermont Building Trades journeyman classification under the collective bargaining agreement effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Wage rates, benefit contributions, eligibility, and classifications may vary by location, experience, applicable agreement, and other requirements. Contact Local 63 for details.
$1,000 signing bonus
Qualifying journeymen who work a minimum of six months and complete at least 1,000 hours can receive a $1,000 signing bonus. All program requirements must be met.
More than a paycheck.
Competitive pay
Earn wages that reflect the value of your skills, experience, and hard work.
Health & welfare
Eligible members can access quality benefits that help protect them and their families.
Retirement security
Build toward a more secure retirement through pension and annuity benefits.
Free career training
Local 63 provides journeymen and apprentices with free training.
A voice at work
Stand together with fellow skilled workers to advocate for fair treatment and safe conditions.
Career opportunities
Connect with Local 63's network of signatory contractors and grow throughout your career.
Already working in the sheet metal industry?
Your experience matters. If you have worked in sheet metal fabrication, installation, HVAC, architectural sheet metal, welding, testing and balancing, roofing, or a related field, Local 63 wants to hear from you. Tell us about your skills and experience, and Local 63 can help you learn more about membership, current wage and benefit packages, training opportunities, and available next steps.
New to the trade? Earn while you learn.
You do not need years of industry experience to begin building a union career. Local 63's apprenticeship program provides an opportunity to earn money while learning through on-the-job experience and technical instruction.
You will earn money while learning
Structured, state-certified training
Greater long-term earning potential
Opportunities for career advancement
Skills and certifications that will serve you throughout your career
Training that keeps your career moving forward.
The sheet metal industry continues to evolve, and Local 63 helps its members evolve with it. Journeymen and apprentices can access training to strengthen their skills, earn certifications, and prepare for new opportunities.
Building New England since 1903.
SMART Local 63 represents more than 500 sheet metal workers across Central and Western Massachusetts and Vermont. For more than a century, the Local has worked with skilled members and responsible contractors to advance safety, craftsmanship, training, and opportunity throughout the sheet metal industry. Local 63 partners with 31 signatory contractors that share its commitment to safe and efficient job sites, highly trained workers, quality craftsmanship, and modern technology.
Join SMART Local 63!
Find out what your skills could mean with the support of SMART Local 63. Fields marked with an asterisk are required.
Have questions? Your conversation with Local 63 starts privately.
Prefer to talk now?
Eddie O'Keefe
413-636-4372
eokeefe@smart-nerc.org