STEAMFITTING APPRENTICESHIP

A steamfitter installs, services and repairs pipes and equipment that must withstand high pressure for the distribution of steam or other types of pressure producers. This includes installation of wet heating systems, refrigeration and air conditioning in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. A steamfitter must be a skilled welder and pipefitter with knowledge of the principles of heating, cooling and all temperature controls.

TRADES COVERED:
Steamfitter

QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPRENTICESHIP:
Education: High school graduates or HSED (submit copy)
Age: 18 or high school graduate at 17, no maximum
Test: Reading and Math specific to the trade
         Assessment math and reading tests/NWTC / Algebra exam MCA office
License: Valid driver's license (submit copy)
Application: Application for the trade(special, see below)

LENGTH OF CONTRACT - 5 years of not less than 8,600 hours
OJT - 8,100 hours of work with a skilled craftsperson as per Exhibit "A"
Paid-Related Instruction (Day) - 540 hours and successful completion of class material
Non-Paid Related Instruction (Night) - 300 hours (80% attendance of each class to receive credit)

HOW TO APPLY
Complete the application form for the trade and meet the qualifications as stated above.
Applications are reviewed by the Committee, and, if qualified, receive a Letter of Introduction.

APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE AT
Steamfitter Joint Apprenticeship Committee Office
Mechanical Contractors Association of Central Wisconsin, Inc.
3315 N. Ballard Rd, Suite D
Appleton, WI 54911-8988
920/734-3148
ask for Lois

COMMITTEE ADDRESS
Steamfitter Joint Apprenticeship Committee
Mechanical Contractors Association of Central Wisconsin, Inc.
3315 N. Ballard Rd, Suite D
Appleton, WI 54911-8988
920/734-3148
ask for Shirley or Lois

COMMITTEE JURISDICTION
Counties of Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Oconto, Point Beach Power Plant, Calumet (except NW section north of the city of Stockbridge and west of Highway 57).

For more information call Patrick LaHaye at 498-5704,
or 1-800-422-NWTC, ext 5704