Plumber/Pipefitter at St Paul Pipefitters Jjatc
at St Paul Pipefitters Jjatc in St Paul, MN
About This Program
ST PAUL PIPEFITTERS JJATC administers a union plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship in St. Paul, MN. As a Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee program, it offers a rigorous and well-supported entry point into the pipefitting trade for candidates in the Twin Cities region who want to earn while they learn.
The five-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training supervised by journeyman pipefitters, along with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on pipe system layout and installation, welding, brazing, and mechanical systems serving commercial and industrial facilities. Classroom instruction addresses pipefitting codes, safety regulations, system schematics, and trade mathematics.
Graduates earn journeyman pipefitter credentials, qualifying them for ongoing work with union contractors across Minnesota. The JJATC affiliation ensures apprentices have access to structured progressions in pay and responsibility throughout their training, along with union benefits upon completion.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Plumber
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Minnesota
Plumber/Pipefitters in Minnesota are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
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