Plumber/Pipefitter at PLUMBERS & Pipefitters Local 404 JATC

Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 404 JATC in Lubbock, Texas offers a five-year union Plumber/Pipefitter apprenticeship through its Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. This program serves the West Texas region, providing paid, structured training for apprentices entering the mechanical construction trades.

The program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience in water systems, gas and fuel piping, commercial and industrial pipefitting, pipe welding, hydronic systems, code compliance, and safety practices relevant to the types of projects found across the Lubbock area and surrounding West Texas communities.

Completing the program earns apprentices journey-level status through the United Association's Local 404. Union membership provides negotiated wages, benefits, and professional development resources, supporting a stable and rewarding career in the mechanical trades throughout West Texas.