APPRENTICESHIP
PROGRAM
The Sign, Display, Screen Process and Tradeshow Worker Apprenticeship Classifications are all part of this apprenticeship program. The Tradeshow Apprenticeship Program is set to start August 2009 with the Sign and Display Apprenticeship Program to follow within the next 6-12 months. Continuing Education classes are also offered for the journey workers in these trades for more advanced skills and techniques.
Sign and display craftspersons design, construct, paint and erect signage and trade show exhibits (made of metal, vinyl, glass, wood, neon, and plastic) for a wide range of objects and buildings. Apprentices specialize in a particular segment of this varied industry, such as graphic design, fabrication, silk-screening or installation. Apprentices have a wide variety of career choices and learn essential skills such as: blueprint reading, surface preparation, use and care of state-of-the-art equipment, and health and safety regulations.
HIRING AND
SELECTION PROCEEDURES
While contractors
will sometimes seek workers through the union, those
seeking employment are recommended to go directly through
the employers or contractors. Once employment has been
found, each individual is required to become a member
of the union after thirty (30) days.
TRADESHOW
INDUSTRY
Applications
are available upon request or upon hire. Check job postings.
Apprentices are hired at a rate of one apprentice to
three journey level workers.
This 3-year apprenticeship program requires all apprentices to complete 432 Related Training hours, as well as on-the-job training. There is a probationary period
of 500 hours. Work week is typically 40 hours.
Tools Required
Tool box,
knife, 2 hammers, 2 sets of screw drivers, set of high
speed drills, pliers, center punch, wood chisels, 1
hacksaw, files,
staple gun JT-21.
Wages
Wages can
range from $14.00 to $21.00 per hour with no benefits.
Union Dues
There is an initiation fee and monthly membership dues based on wages and level. Check with the Local Union for current amounts.
SIGN
INDUSTRY
Applications
are available year-round upon request or upon hire.
This three-year apprenticeship program requires 432 Related Training hours and on-the-job training for all apprentices. The work week is typically 40 hours.
Tools Required
The employer
furnishes tools.
Wages
Wages can
range from $9.20 to $18.51 per hour with benefits of
$2.08 per hour extra.
Union Dues
There is an initiation fee and monthly membership dues based on wages and level. Check with the Local Union for current amounts.
SCREEN
PROCESSING
Applications
are available upon request or upon hire.
Apprentices are hired at a rate of 1 apprentice to 3 journey level workers.
Screen Industry:
Apprentice Positions
6
Months Apprenticeship
Position:
Racker-single press; Racker-multiple press Assembly;
Finishing; Packaging; Shipping; Screen Cleaner; Machine
Coater; Roller Coater operator.
1-Year
Apprenticeship
Position:
Shipping and Receiving clerk; Paper cutter
2-Year
Apprenticeship
Position:
Die Cutter; Hand printer; Die maker
3-Year
Apprenticeship
Position:
Production artist; Color mixer; Computer Sign maker;
Photo stencil & set up; Stencil cutter; Semi-Auto
pressman large & small; Creative artist; Photographer, B & W; Automatic
pressman, large and small
Wages
Wages can
range from $8.20 to $17.27 per hour with benefits of
$1.61 per hour extra.
Union Dues
There is an initiation fee and monthly membership dues based on wages and level. Check with the Local Union for current amounts.
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