A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER…

WHAT THEY DO

The Plumber is a skilled craftsperson who installs and repairs piping systems that carry water, waste, drainage, fuel and medical gases and compressed air in residential/commercial and industrial buildings.  The plumber also installs and repairs hot water and steam heating systems.  They often design these systems or may work from blueprint or drawings.  They have a very important job of protecting the health and environment of the public.  The Pipefitter is a skilled craftsperson that lays out, fabricates, installs and maintains piping systems in power houses, refineries, industrial installations, food processing, etc.  They work with a large variety of piping materials used to carry water, steam, compressed air and many other liquids and gases needed for industrial production.  They also must possess knowledge of large heating and cooling systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Active, sometimes strenuous, the plumber/pipefitter works both in and out of doors, in all weather conditions.  They work on ladders, scaffolding, in high places and underground.  They must be able to work in close quarters and the work can be dirty.

INTEREST AND TEMPERMENT

Plumbers need good math abilities and an ability to work from drawings and specifications.  They work primarily alone but sometimes in small groups.  Pipefitters must have the ability to work to solve math problems quickly and accurately and understand detailed written and verbal instructions.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND RECOMMENDED

Math, algebra, geometry or trigonometry, science or physics, blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, welding or industrial arts.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE

ü      Minimum age of (18)

ü      Valid Driver’s License/Social Security Card

ü      American Citizen or Declaration of Intent

ü      High School Diploma or G.E.D.

ü      Tests

ü      Interview

ü      Application Fee

ü      Be in good health and physical condition to meet the demand of the trade

TERMS OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING

ü      Apprenticeship shall be five (5) years

ü      Minimum of 8,500 hours of yearly on-the-job training

ü      Minimum of (216) hours of related classroom instruction per year

ü      Indentured to Joint Apprentice Training Committee

ü      Probationary period of one year

RELATED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Foreman, superintendent, estimator, project manager, master plumber, trade related building inspection.

APPLICATION AND INFORMATION                                                                  AFFILIATED LOCAL

Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #50                                           Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #50

7560 Caple Drive                                                                     7570 Caple Boulevard, Suite A

Northwood, OH  43619                                                           Northwood, OH  43619-1084

Telephone:        (419)666-7482                                                            Telephone:        (419)662-5456

                                                                                                Fax:                  (419)662-4534

                                                                                                www.ualocal50.com

Please call the apprenticeship office for application hours and specific requirements.

The recruitment, selection, employment, training and promotion of apprentices shall be without discrimination based on the race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, disability/handicap or veteran status.