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 almost 600 trained journeypersons in eastern and central Iowa.
We are the skilled hands and sharp minds behind the sheet metal trade in Central and Eastern Iowa. At SMART Local 263, we’ve been building, installing, and maintaining the systems that keep our communities running for generations — from intricate HVAC systems and custom metal fabrication to architectural work that defines the look of our cities.