UA Local 370 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Service Tech's
UA Local 370 has a proud tradition of providing highly skilled and trained plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, and service technicians to Flint since 1907. We provide premier training programs available in the industry today, including:
Five-year apprenticeship programs
Extensive journeyman training
Comprehensive, five-year instructor training program
Numerous certification programs
Membership continues to grow and UA Local 370 currently represents 650 members including 7 Union Delegates
Job Specifications
Location
Flint, Michigan
Workplace
On-site
Published
a month ago
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Embarking on an apprenticeship in the piping trade offers a fulfilling career trajectory for those driven to master the craft and contribute actively to a respected and esteemed trade union. The merits of a union apprenticeship manifest in the form of competitive wages and comprehensive benefits that accompany expertise in the craft. As an apprentice, you’ll operate within the security of a union contract, ensuring access to insurance, pension plans, and health and welfare benefits. Affiliating with the UA not only enhances your skills but also proves financially advantageous in the long term.
Requirements
APPRENTICESHIP, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:
- Serve as a probationary apprentice for a period of 1 year (1700-2000 hours of on-the-job training);
- Serve a 5-year apprenticeship including the probationary period (8500-10,000 hours of on-the job training);
- The five-year apprenticeship period is divided into one-year segments, each of which includes 1,700 to 2,000 hours of on the job training and a minimum of 246 hours of related classroom instruction. All UA apprentices receive a strong general education in the trade, with core courses in basics such as mathematics, science, drafting, welding and other pipe trades related courses.
- At a certain point, apprentices can choose a specific path to follow, to be trained as a journeyman plumber, pipefitter, sprinkler fitter, and HVACR Technician.
- Report for work on a regular basis;
- Have reliable transportation to and from the job site;
- Work under the direction of a Journey Worker on the job site and perform job duties satisfactorily;
- Attend related training classes regularly and maintain an acceptable average in those classes;
- Purchase required text material for use in related training classes;
- Abide by all rules and regulations of the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee.
Additional Information
Trade Organization
United Association - Union of Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and Service Techs