Wisconsin’s VIP Program helps veterans, reservists, and National Guard members obtain the skills needed for a rewarding career in the pipe trades. This 18 week accelerated training in plumbing, welding, HVAC/R and fire sprinkler fitting is recognized by the Department of Defense and Department of Labor. This video features UA Pipe Fabrication Training. #UAApprenticeships
UA 434 covers an area that makes up half the state – from the Driftless Region to the Upper Peninsula border. They’re looking for experienced professionals and apprentices as their skills are needed in these growing cities and towns. Enjoy great pay and benefits, job security and growth, a great work-life balance and the knowledge that …
Sprinkler Fitters install and maintain automatic fire protection systems in schools, apartments and commercial buildings that help protect lives and property. Sprinkler Fitters Local 183 is looking for experienced professionals, as well as apprentices to work in their area that covers Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington counties. Enjoy excellent pay and benefits, a great work/life balance …
Do you know which trade keeps our food frozen or cooled so it can safely get to our dinner tables? The answer is Steamfitters. In this video, we visit Summit Refrigeration Group to learn about Ammonia Refrigeration Systems. Owners, Mike Conti, Rick DeGroot and Fred Anderson give a tour along with members from Steamfitters Local 601. We also visit a cold …
This video features UA 400 Welding and Pipe Fabrication Training. We first visit the Training Center where Business Mgr. Trevor Martin talks about available apprenticeship programs. Next, we check out on-the-job training at Bassett Mechanical with company President Kim Bassett and Fabrication Foreman Cody Blauert. Finally, apprentice Maddy DeJardin talks about working for Bassett as a steamfitter while training at UA 400 and her experience with their …
In today’s video we feature training to service commercial HVAC systems. Doug Edwards from Steamfitters Local 601 talks about the available training programs and we visit a couple projects, including a hotel remodel and a large convention center.
The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry (UA) has partnered with the US Military to create the Veterans In Piping Program. UA 400 is a proud partner in the program which provides returning veterans with 18 weeks of accelerated training in the pipe trades consisting of 6 weeks of classroom instruction and 12 weeks …
Wisconsin Pipe Trades affiliated unions offer 5 year apprenticeships in plumbing, steamfitting, sprinkler fitting, pipe fabrication and HVAC service. Apprentices are paid while they train on the job as well as classroom instruction. Those who successfully complete their program become Journeymen with a hefty increase in pay and job security. Some disciplines require state certification. In …
Do you have what it takes to become a Wisconsin Pipe Trades apprentice? You need to be 18+ years old, have a high school diploma or GED, a valid drivers license, a passing grade on an apprentice aptitude test and a clean drug test. Wisconsin Pipe Trades affiliated unions offer 5 year apprenticeships in plumbing, steamfitting, pipe …
Hunting season is is upon us when many avid hunters travel Up North in search of game. If the Up North lifestyle appeals to you, why spend hours in the car when you can live there full-time? Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 11 is looking for experienced professionals and apprentices too. Enjoy great wages, job security and growth …