United Association Local Union 375 - Fairbanks, AK
Plumbers and Pipefitters
Why choose a career in the plumbing or pipefitting trade?
As an apprentice you will learn both in the classroom and on the job. You will earn money while you learn your trade in a tuition free program.
• Minimum 250 hours per year classroom training in related technical and theoretical
aspects of the trade.
• 7,500 to 10,000 hours of on the job training.
• Apprentice will work in the jurisdiction of Local 375, J.A.T.C.
• Pay scale is based on a percent of journeyman pay.
• Pay rate increases with each year of successful apprenticeship.
What does a plumber or pipefitter do?
Installs piping and equipment for heating systems, water and waste piping in residential and commercial applications. Piping installations in refineries, medical gas, process facilities and the construction of oil and gas pipelines. They must be able to repair and maintain the piping systems installed and work to the highest industry standard and codes.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Copy of birth certificate.
• Copy of high school diploma & transcripts or G.E.D. certificate & test results.
• Military transfer or discharge form DD-214, if applicable.
• Drug free.
• Upon acceptance as an apprentice acquire a valid State of Alaska driver’s license within
six months of indenture to the apprenticeship program. Failure to meet this minimum
requirement may result in termination of the Apprenticeship Agreement.
Applicants will be required to appear for interview with the J.A.T.C. when scheduled.
When can I apply?
Applicants may submit an application request to the JATC, 1978 Burgess Avenue, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709-5518.
Telephone: (907) 456-5989, Fax: (907) 456-5905.
Email: jatc375@acsalaska.net, Web: www.ualocal375.org
Office Hours are: 8 am to 12 pm, 1pm to 5 pm, Monday-Friday.
• Serve as a probationary apprentice for a period of 1 year.
• Serve a 5 year apprenticeship including the probationary period.
• Report to work on a regular basis.
• Provide your own transportation to and from the job site.
• Work under the direct supervision of a journeyman and perform duties satisfactorily.
• Attend all related training classes regularly & maintain an acceptable average.
• Purchase text materials for use in related training classes as required.
• Abide by all rules and regulations of the Joint Apprentice Training Committee.
Continued Training
By completing your Apprenticeship you have made a commitment to a career and a lifetime of learning. There are continued education opportunities available that include various journeyman training courses as well as certification programs. Certifications are available in welding, valve repair, medical gas piping, backflow & cross connection, and the mastery certification for either the plumbing or pipefitting work process.
Associate in Applied Science Degree Program.
This program allows the individual to obtain their college degree by combining field experience, distance learning, CD ROM technology, the internet, classroom instruction, and work experience to indentured apprentices and journeymen. Members can choose to apply their work trade specialty toward an Associates degree in Industrial Training or Construction Supervision.
What are the Benefits?
You would be part of an international organization that has been training the most highly qualified skilled workers for over a century. The United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters spends over 140 million dollars annually on its training programs. This training provides our members the skills required to compete in today’s workforce and insure a stable working career.
• Health coverage for you and your family.
• Participation in three retirement plans allowing for a secure and comfortable retirement.
• Ability to work in member local unions across the United States helping them to meet
the demand for qualified skilled workers in their area.
• Part of an organization that sets the standard in their industry.
FAIRBANKS ALASKA AREA JOINT APPRENTICSHIP TRAINING COMMITTEE IS A EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER PROVIDING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, CREED, COLOR,SEX, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.
