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Welcome to Sheet Metal Workers Local 263 — skilled, strong, and union proud.

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Welcome to Sheet Metal Workers Local 263 — skilled, strong, and union proud.

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  • The heart of metalwork in Cedar Rapids — united under SMART Local 263.

    Metal Meets Muscle.
    Power Meets Pride.

  • The heart of metalwork in Cedar Rapids — united under SMART Local 263.

    Precision Work.
    Proud Union Hands.

  • The heart of metalwork in Cedar Rapids — united under SMART Local 263.

    Shaping Metal.
    Shaping the Future.

Built in Cedar Rapids, Powering Union Careers
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Get to Know Sheet Metal Workers Local 263

Proudly Building Iowa, One Sheet at a Time

At Local 263, we’re more than skilled tradespeople — we’re problem-solvers, innovators, and community builders.

Local 263 is affiliated with SMART, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers. The International Union serves 216,000 members. Local 263 serves more than 200 trained journeypersons in eastern and central Iowa.

  • Skilled Craftsmanship backed by rigorous training and safety standards
  • Strong Union Values that protect wages, benefits, and workplace rights
  • Community Commitment to building stronger cities and better lives
About Us

CAREERS

Hands-on skills, industry knowledge, & professional confidence

Careers
Apprenticeship Program
Sheet Metal Workers 263
  • Earn While You Learn
  • Work on real job sites from day one
  • Learn the latest techniques and safety standards
  • Gain credentials that open doors
  • Path to Journeyman
Training

Our training isn’t just classrooms — it’s proving grounds. Packed with the latest tools, tech, and real-world setups, this is where you grind, learn, and master the craft.

  • We Create Industry Leaders
Union Benefits
  • Big-League Paychecks
  • Health & Wellness Coverage
  • Retirement Security
  • Contracts that protect your rights and workplace conditions
  • Brotherhood/Sisterhood & Support

Contractors

Trained, certified, & ready to work

Union Partners

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  • Access the Best Talent
  • Boost Productivity
  • Stay on Schedule
  • Quality You Can Count On
  • Safety First
  • Backed by the Union

We’re Professional

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Industrial Groups

We Create Big Things with Big Ideas

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319-396-8045