Plumber/Pipefitter at Terre Haute Plumbers/Steamfitters Local 157 JATC

The Terre Haute Plumbers/Steamfitters Local 157 JATC sponsors this registered union apprenticeship program based in Terre Haute, IN. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, it follows union-established standards and provides a rigorous, well-rounded education in plumbing and steamfitting for workers in west-central Indiana.

This five-year program consists of 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain field experience on commercial, industrial, and residential projects, learning to install and maintain piping systems for water, steam, gas, and process applications. Classroom coursework addresses trade theory, safety regulations, blueprint reading, pipe calculations, and applicable plumbing codes.

Graduates receive journey-level status recognized throughout the plumbing and steamfitting industry. Union affiliation through Local 157 often includes access to negotiated wages and benefit packages, providing apprentices not only with valuable trade skills but also with the long-term security that comes with union membership in the skilled trades.