Plumber/Pipefitter at Armstrong Plumbers Corporation
at Armstrong Plumbers Corporation in Lake St Louis, MO
About This Program
Armstrong Plumbers Corporation sponsors a plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship program based in Lake St. Louis, MO. This non-union, employer-sponsored program offers hands-on training for individuals who want to enter the plumbing trade and build a career working with residential and commercial piping systems in the St. Louis region.
The five-year, time-based program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly with experienced plumbers at Armstrong Plumbers, developing practical skills in pipe installation, fixture setting, drain and water line layout, and code-compliant system construction. Classroom instruction covers plumbing fundamentals, safety practices, trade math, and applicable codes.
Graduates complete the program qualified for journeyman-level plumbing work, with a strong foundation built through direct employer training. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program, making it a financially viable path for those entering the trades. Armstrong's sponsorship means apprentices benefit from structured mentorship and real-world project experience from day one.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$30
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
5 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Plumber Career Outlook
National Median
$30.46/hr
~$63,356.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Plumber employment is projected to grow steadily, driven by new construction, building renovation, and the need to replace aging water infrastructure. Water efficiency regulations and green building standards are creating additional demand for skilled plumbers. The trade consistently ranks among the hardest positions for employers to fill, indicating strong job security.
What to Expect as a Plumber/Pipefitter Apprentice
Duration
5 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~32 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~115 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
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