602 Steamfitters Apprenticeship
A Steamfitter is a person who fabricates, installs, and services piping systems. Steamfitters work on different types of piping systems- Residential, Commercial, and Industrial. The apprenticeship program is a five-year training program. Apprentices are assigned to a union contractor and work on assigned work sites, generally forty hours per week, depending on the job conditions and the economy. The apprentice is required to attend related training classes at the UA Mechanical Trade School. Campuses are located in Landover, MD, Springfield, VA and Manassas, VA. Classes usually start in August and end in May. The apprentice is paid for hours worked on the job site but is not paid for attending related training classes. Apprentices are not charged tuition.
Position/Opportunity: Steamfitter Apprenticeship
Organization: Steamfitters Local 602
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years old by the start of Apprenticeship program.
- High School Diploma or GED by time of application.
- Proof of Documentation (Government Issued Passport, Birth Certificate, Driver’s License, or State Identification Card, Naturalization Certificate, or Permanent Residency Card
- Proof of work authorization- Social Security Card or Work Permit
- Valid Driver’s License or State Issued Identification Card
Upon successful documentation submission, you will be given a date and time for your math test.
Application Requirements:
The next application period opens November 1, 2025.
Start Date: August 18, 2026
Deadline: November 30, 2025
