Plumber/Pipefitter at Greater Michigan UA Local 190 Jtc
at Greater Michigan UA Local 190 Jtc in Ann Arbor, MI
About This Program
Greater Michigan UA Local 190 JTC, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, offers a union plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship program for individuals pursuing a career in the mechanical trades in southeastern Michigan. This employer-sponsored, union-affiliated program provides paid, structured training through a combination of hands-on job site experience and formal technical education.
The program is five years in duration, encompassing 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work under journey-level tradespeople on plumbing, pipefitting, and mechanical system installations in commercial, industrial, and institutional environments. Classroom instruction addresses pipe fabrication, code compliance, safety regulations, system design, and trade mathematics.
Graduates become journey-level plumbers and pipefitters and full members of UA Local 190, gaining access to union wages, benefits, and job opportunities through signatory contractors throughout the Ann Arbor area and greater southeastern Michigan construction market.
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.
How to Apply
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Plumber
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Michigan
Plumber/Pipefitters in Michigan are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes.
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