Plumber/Pipefitter at Pipefitters Lu 533 - Apprenticeship & Training Committee
at Pipefitters Lu 533 - Apprenticeship & Training Committee in Kansas City, MO
About This Program
PIPEFITTERS LU 533's Apprenticeship & Training Committee sponsors a plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship program in Kansas City, MO. This employer-supported program focuses specifically on the pipefitting trade, offering a rigorous five-year training experience for individuals entering commercial and industrial piping work in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
The program consists of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to install, fabricate, and maintain pipe systems used in heating, cooling, process, and mechanical applications. Skills developed include welding, pipe bending, blueprint reading, rigging, and adherence to industry codes. Technical classroom instruction covers pipefitting theory, safety, and systems engineering fundamentals.
Completions earn journeyman pipefitter credentials, positioning graduates for careers in industrial plants, commercial construction, and mechanical contracting. Apprentices are compensated throughout the program, providing financial stability while developing a high-value, in-demand trade skill set in the Kansas City area.
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.
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