Residential sheet metal workers install and maintain HVAC systems in homes and small residential buildings. This path focuses on designing and installing ductwork systems that keep families comfortable year-round.

You’ll work closely with builders, contractors, and homeowners to ensure heating and cooling systems operate efficiently and effectively.
Typical work includes:
This path is ideal for individuals who enjoy variety, working in different environments, and seeing the immediate impact of their work in people’s homes.
No matter which path you choose, every sheet metal worker shares the same mission: designing, building, and maintaining the systems that keep indoor air clean and comfortable.
Through the Local 1 Apprenticeship Program, you’ll gain the training, experience, and support needed to build a successful career in any of these specialized areas.
Established in Peru, Illinois almost 50 years ago, Chapman's Mechanical Systems is a multi-generational family operation that evolved from a sheet metal specialist into a comprehensive mechanical contractor.
Learn more
The Second Annual Car Show was back on Saturday, September 13! Friends and family of Local Unon 1 gathered to admire classic and custom cars and enjoyed music and food trucks.
Learn more
In October, we came together for our annual Awards Banquet to honor retirees, long-serving members and apprentices. Your hard work and commitment have built a stronger union and a stronger community.
Learn more