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12525 Corporate Drive
Parma, Ohio 44130
Phone: 216-267-0151
E-mail at jatc33c@smw33jatc.org
Training Center
The Cleveland Training Center is 32,000 square feet containing classroom and lab space.
Classrooms include the CAD/Computer Classroom, HVAC Classroom, Main Classroom (North & South), and Welding Classroom. Labs include the HVAC Lab, Sheet Metal Lab and the Welding Lab, which is an American Welding Society (AWS) Accredited Test Facility.
Courses Taught
Sheet Metal Core (Trade Fundamentals), Sheet Metal Layout & Fabrication, Architectural Sheet Metal, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Drafting, Detailing, EPA-Section 608 (CFC Certification), First Aid/CPR/AED, Hoisting & Rigging, HVAC Fire Life Safety Technician (Level 1 & 2), HVAC Fire Life Safety Supervisor, HVAC-Light Commercial (Service & Installation), HVAC-Residential (Service & Installation), OSHA-10hr Construction Safety & Health, OSHA-30hr Construction Safety & Health, Project Management, Reading Plans & Specifications (Blueprint Reading), Supervisory Training, Trade Related Mathematics, Welding (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW & Oxy-Fuel Cutting)
Facility & Staff:
John V. Nesta, Training Coordinator
30 Years Trade Experience
20 Years Experience as Training Coordinator / Instructor
Sheet Metal Apprentice 1979-1983, Sheet Metal Journeyman 1983-present Bachelor of Arts in Labor Studies and Labor Education, National Labor College, Silver Spring, Maryland - 2003
Certifications: American Welding Society (AWS) - Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau (TABB) Certified Technician
Joseph J. Stastny, Jr., Senior Instructor
30 Years Trade Experience
18 Years Instructor Experience
Sheet Metal Apprentice 1979-1983, Sheet Metal Journeyman 1983-present
Bachelor of Arts in Labor Studies and Labor Education, National Labor College, Silver Spring, Maryland - 2003
Specialties: Shop Fabrication, Layout, Mathematics, Drafting, Plans & Specifications
James M. Smrdel, HVAC Instructor
25 Years Trade Experience
14 Years Instructor Experience
Bachelor of Arts in Labor Studies and Labor Education, National Labor College, Silver Spring, Maryland - 2003
Specialties: HVAC Service, Residential & Light Commercial, Controls, NATE Certified
Timothy J. Eynon, Instructor
21 Years Trade Experience
14 Years Instructor Experience
Bachelor of Arts in Labor Education, National Labor College, Silver Spring, Maryland - 2006
Specialties: Welding (SMAW, GMAW & Oxy-Fuel Cutting)
Michael Grega, Instructor
29 Years Trade Experience
Sheet Metal Apprentice 1980-1984, Sheet Metal Journeyman 1984-present
Bachelor of Arts in Labor Studies and Labor Education, National Labor College, Silver Spring, Maryland - 2003
Specialties: Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Detailing
Terry E. Niemann, Instructor
42 Years Trade Experience
12 Years Instructor Experience
Sheet Metal Apprentice 1967-1971, Sheet Metal Journeyman 1971-2004, Retired
Specialties: First Aid/CPR/AED, Hoisting & Rigging, OSHA-10hr Construction Safety & Health, OSHA-30hr Construction Safety & Health
Thomas Schaeffer, Instructor
32 Years Trade Experience
3 Years Instructor Experience
Specialties: Reading Plans & Specifications (Blueprint Reading)
Paul A. Zuba, Instructor
10 Years Trade Experience
5 Years Instructor Experience
Sheet Metal Apprentice 1999-2004, Sheet Metal Journeyman 2004-present
Specialties: Sheet Metal Layout & Fabrication, Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Trade Related Mathematics, HVAC Fire Life Safety Technician (Level 1 & 2), HVAC Fire Life Safety Supervisor
The Sheet Metal Workers’ Local #33, Cleveland District, covering Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula Counties will be accepting applications on the 2nd Monday of each month.
The following are REQUIRED at the time of application:
Applicants shall be at least 17 years of age (photo ID required).
Applicants must have received a High School Diploma or GED (proof required).
A $10 application fee will be charged. The fee is payable at the time of application. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Applicants will be required to successfully complete a standardized test (independently administered), to qualify for an interview. The test is administered on a later date and the testing agency charges a $35 test fee.