PLUMBERS AND STEAMFITTERS LOCAL UNION 166
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NAME OF PROGRAM

The Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union 166 Building Trades Apprenticeship Program

LOCATION

Indiana Counties: Adams, Allen, Blackford, DeKalb, Elkhart, Grant, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley

TRADE

Plumber, Pipefitter and HVAC Service Technicians

JOB DESCRIPTION


Plumbers install piping that carries potable water to the building and drains that carry water and sewage away from the building. They also install gas lines in  buildings. Plumbers use a variety of skills to install pipe systems. Both hand and power tools are used in cutting, bending, and threading pipes and making welded and soldered joints. Testing of piping  installations to assure that the systems are  functioning properly and meet all plumbing code  requirements. 
 
Fitters assemble, install, and maintain pipes to carry water, steam, compressed air, gases, and fluids needed for  processing, manufacturing, heating, or cooling. A fitter must be able to adapt and repair pipe systems and install appliances, heating and refrigeration units and do all types of pipe welding. Pipefitters install and repair high-pressure and low-pressure  process piping, as well as piping for heating and cooling systems. Steamfitters install the supply lines and return lines of boilers. 
 
HVAC Service Technicians installs, troubleshoots, and services heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Technicians must be aware of  information  concerning the installation and use of solid state controls, state of the art equipment, and methods which must be used to comply with the environmentally safe use and handling of refrigerants. They must also be familiar with all types of modern air conditioning  equipment, energy conservation, heat recovery, sound abatement, and other topics.

TERMS OF APPRENTICESHIP

Length of Indenture = 5 years (1st year probationary)

Minimum Hours of Related Training (Classroom) = 246 hours per year

 Minimum Hours of On-the-Job Training for Advancement = 850 hours per 6 months

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

We are currently taking applications for the 2024 class until February 23, 2024.


Must be at least 18 years of age by June 1, 2024

Must have High School Diploma by  July 1, 2024 or GED Scores w/ certificate 

A drug test will be required upon acceptance into the program.

The deadline to get documents turned in for the 2024 class is FEBRUARY 23, 2024
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APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING AFTER SUBMITTING THE  APPLICATION:

1. Photo ID

2. Copy of birth certificate

3. Official high school transcript or GED scores with GED certificate

4. Copy of Diploma, if a high school graduate and not listed on transcript

5. Official transcripts of any additional education (Recommended, Not Required)

6. If a veteran, copy of discharge forms DD214


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  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Join Us
  • Events
  • High School Welding Contest
  • Training
    • Apprenticeship Opportunities
    • Apprenticeship Application - Building Trades
    • Journeyman Training
  • Family Medical Center
  • Members Only
  • Update Information
  • 2023 Scholarship Application