Plumber/Pipefitter at (Pittsburgh) Plumbers Local 27 JATC
at (Pittsburgh) Plumbers Local 27 JATC in Coraopolis, PA
About This Program
Pittsburgh Plumbers Local 27 JATC offers a union plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship based in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, serving the greater Pittsburgh area. As a Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee program affiliated with Local 27, this apprenticeship represents a proven path into the plumbing trade in one of Pennsylvania's most active construction markets.
The five-year program comprises 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices are assigned to signatory contractors throughout the Pittsburgh region, working on residential, commercial, and institutional plumbing installations and service calls. Classroom instruction addresses pipe materials and installation methods, local and national plumbing codes, safety, and construction drawings.
Upon completion, graduates hold journeyman plumber credentials and full membership in Local 27. The union structure provides wage increases at each stage of the apprenticeship and full benefits at the journeyman level, making this program a solid foundation for a rewarding and well-compensated career in the Pittsburgh 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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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