Plumber/Pipefitter at Pipefitters JATC, Cleveland Lu 120
at Pipefitters JATC, Cleveland Lu 120 in Cleveland, OH
About This Program
Pipefitters JATC Cleveland LU 120 offers a union Plumber/Pipefitter Apprenticeship in Cleveland, OH. Representing one of the region's established pipefitting locals, LU 120 administers this Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program jointly with contributing employers to deliver high-quality, structured training for those entering the pipefitting trade. Apprentices are compensated throughout the program, allowing them to earn while they learn on some of Northeast Ohio's largest job sites.
This five-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices focus on the installation, testing, and maintenance of high-pressure piping systems used in industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities throughout the Cleveland area. Technical instruction covers pipefitting codes and standards, blueprint and isometric drawing interpretation, welding fundamentals, rigging safety, and the calculations required for precise pipe system layout and fabrication.
Graduates earn journeyman pipefitter status and full membership in LU 120, which provides access to union-negotiated wages, healthcare, and retirement contributions. Cleveland's industrial and construction sectors offer consistent demand for skilled pipefitters, and the credentials earned through this JATC program are well recognized by employers throughout Northeast Ohio and the broader region.
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 Ohio
Plumber/Pipefitters in Ohio are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board.
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