STEAMFITTERS
Work Description
Construction steamfitters assemble, install and maintain
piping systems and components that to carry water, steam,
chemicals, air and other fluia. needed for processing, manufacturing,
heating, cooling and refrigeration.
Service steamfitters troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, calibrate
and maintain the components of heating, cooling and refrigeration
systems as well as process systems used in manufacturing.
Working
Conditions
Construction steamfitters work inside and outside, sometimes
in adverse weather conditions. The work is active and strenuous
requiring walking, standing, climbing, lifting and working
in cramped or high areas.
Service steamfitters work indoors in equipment rooms as
well as some outdoor repair work. They use test instruments
and tools in trouble-shooting and repairing of HVACR systems.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
18 years old or high school graduate at age 17
Possess a valid driver's license
Good physical condition
Recommended high school courses: general math, algebra,
geometry, trigonometry, general science, physics, mechanical
drawing, welding, computer courses, English
Application
Process
Apply to Joint Apprenticeship Committee
Submit high school transcripts or GED
Pass aptitude test
Interview with Joint Apprenticeship Committee
Apprentices selected by employers from a list ranked according
to test/interview scores
All applicants are required to attend a Trade Orientation
Session before they may submit an application to the
Apprenticeship Program. Applications are accepted
following the Trade Orientation.
Trade Orientation
Location/Time
Place:
Steamfitters Local 601 -
Madison Training Center
1214 Ann
Street
Madison,
WI 53713
Date:
4th Wednesday of the month (January through November)
Time:
5:00 p.m.
Bring:
High School Transcript or GED
Terms
of Apprenticeship
5 year program
8,000 hours on-the-job training
500 hours related classroom instruction (paid)
394 hours night school on own time
First 800 hours (6 months) are probationary period
Journeyperson written and practical examination given at
end of apprenticeship
Wage scale systematically increases throughout the apprenticeship.
For More Information
Madison Steamfitters Joint Apprenticeship &
Training Committee
5940 Seminole Center Court
Ste. 102
Madison, WI 53711
608-288-1414
Or
Steamfitters
Joint Apprenticeship Training Center
3300 South
103rd Street
Milwaukee,
WI 53227
Toll Free:
888-543-0601
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Construction
Labor-Management Council
