Plumber/Pipefitter at Plumbers Local 210 JATC

Plumbers Local 210 J.A.T.C. sponsors this registered union apprenticeship program based in Merrillville, IN. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, it provides union-quality training for workers in the northwest Indiana region who are serious about building a career in the plumbing trade.

The five-year program includes 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on active job sites learning to install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems in residential, commercial, and industrial environments. Classroom instruction covers trade mathematics, pipe system design, safety and code compliance, and blueprint reading, providing the theoretical grounding needed to perform at a high level in the field.

Graduates of this JATC program earn journey-level standing and benefit from the resources of Local 210's union structure. Union membership can provide access to competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, and ongoing continuing education opportunities to support a full career in the skilled plumbing trade.