Pipefitting
Become a Pipefitter
Union Pipefitters Are In Demand Statewide
Pipefitters install piping systems in projects ranging from residential to commercial and industrial. These skilled tradespeople fabricate, maintain, and install complex piping for sensitive and sophisticated projects in a variety of settings like:
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical Facilities
- Manufacturing Plants
- Semiconductor Facilities
- Residential & Commercial Buildings
Have 5+ Years of Experience as a Journeyman?
Union pipefitters are valuable, in demand, and can work in industries and projects such as the following:
Energy efficiency
Steam and vacuum piping
Commercial instrumentation
Power piping
Air and water piping
Ammonia piping
Pipe fabrication
Medical gas systems
and more
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Does a Pipefitter Do?
Pipefitters fabricate, repair, and install piping found in various industries nationwide.
What Industries Do Pipefitters Work In?
Pipefitters can work in almost any industry. Projects include power piping, pipe fabrication, hydronic heating, and medical gas systems.
How Do I Become a Pipefitter?
Aspiring pipefitters must receive industry-lead training through the five-year United Association (UA) registered apprenticeship program. Depending on your skill set, this program can be completed in less than five years.