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 …
UA Local 400 is active in early recruiting with their Youth Apprentice Program, as well as Career Open Houses for high school students. In today’s video, Jack Zeinert, a UA Local 400 fabrication apprentice, speaks to high school students at the UA Local 400 Career Open House about his experience in the pipe trades.#JoinUA400 #UAApprenticeships
In this video, we take a look at how pipelines keep things moving in Wisconsin and throughout the US. We’ll cover reclamation and safety, how pumping stations operate, pipeline construction and Joel Zielke from Steamfitters Local 601 explains the training and pathway to becoming a pipeline welder, also known as a Rig Welder.
Covid vaccination levels are increasing, resulting in more companies bringing employees back to the office. As these buildings reopen, precautions are needed to insure water safety. Detailed info from pipe trades pros can be found on the web page Turning on the Tap. In this video, plumbing professionals outline the steps necessary to safely reopen plumbing …