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Pipefitter, Metal Trades Apprenticeship Opportunities

Job Description

Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinkler fitters.

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Working Conditions

Metal trades pipefitting is a physically demanding trade carried out in all weather conditions and in confined places in ships. Chemical exposure is also a possibility.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least eighteen (18) years or older. Must be a high school graduate or have a GED. Must have completed one full year of high school algebra, integrated math 2, or equivalent post-high school algebra course(s) with a grade of C or better or must present current math placement test results from a community college facility indicating a placement level beyond high school level algebra. Pre-employment drug screening may be required by employer. Current, valid drivers license may be required by employer.

Available Apprenticeship Programs


Committee NameCityAverage Wage
OR SW-WA NW-CA MTL TRDS PIPEFITTERS JATCTUALATIN$38.93View for #10430412 Apprenticeship Details