Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 33 JATC

Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 33 JATC is a joint apprenticeship training committee based in Des Moines, Iowa, affiliated with the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters. The organization provides registered apprenticeship training for individuals entering the plumbing and steamfitting trades in Iowa, combining classroom instruction with on-the-job learning.

Specific program listings are not reflected in current IPEDS data. Apprenticeship programs through Local 33 JATC typically cover plumbing systems, pipe fitting, steam and hydronic heating, medical gas installation, and related mechanical systems. Training leads to journeyman-level certification recognized within the union and across the construction industry. Prospective apprentices should contact Local 33 JATC directly for application requirements and program schedules.

Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city, with an active commercial and residential construction market that drives consistent demand for licensed plumbers and steamfitters. Local 33 JATC plays a central role in developing the skilled trades workforce serving central Iowa and beyond.