Plumber/Pipefitter at Plumbers And Pipefitters Binghamton Lu #112
at Plumbers And Pipefitters Binghamton Lu #112 in Binghamton, NY
About This Program
Plumbers and Pipefitters Binghamton LU #112 sponsors a registered Plumber/Pipefitter Apprenticeship program in Binghamton, NY. This employer-sponsored program provides paid, structured training in the plumbing and pipefitting trades, allowing apprentices to build practical skills and technical knowledge over a five-year period without foregoing a paycheck. The program is designed for individuals committed to a hands-on career in the mechanical trades.
Apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training working alongside experienced trade professionals, as well as 576 hours of related technical instruction delivered in a classroom setting. Field training covers pipe installation, system testing, troubleshooting, and repair across plumbing and piping systems used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Classroom instruction addresses trade codes, safety standards, blueprint reading, and pipe system calculations.
Upon program completion, apprentices are prepared to pursue journeyman credentials in New York State. Graduates enter the workforce with a comprehensive skill set recognized throughout the construction and mechanical industries, positioning them for steady employment and career advancement in the Binghamton region and beyond.
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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