Plumber/Pipefitter at Plumbers & Pipefitters, JATC, Local # 322
at Plumbers & Pipefitters, JATC, Local # 322 in Winslow, NJ
About This Program
Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC Local 322 sponsors this union-affiliated registered apprenticeship in Winslow, NJ. This Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program provides a structured, union-backed path into the plumbing and pipefitting trade. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program, with compensation typically increasing at regular intervals as they advance.
The program runs for five years and requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Under the JATC framework, apprentices receive training in pipe installation, welding, system testing, industrial and commercial piping, and plumbing code interpretation. Classroom learning reinforces job site skills with instruction in trade math, safety, and New Jersey-specific regulatory requirements.
Completing this JATC program qualifies apprentices for journey-level status in the union, opening access to signatory contractor employment with negotiated wages and benefits. Local 322 membership supports long-term career stability and pathways into specialty work or supervisory roles in the pipe trades.
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.
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 New Jersey
Plumber/Pipefitters in New Jersey are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers.
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