Apprenticeship Opportunities - Plumbers, Steamfitters & Refrigeration Fitters

PLUMBERS, STEAMFITTERS and REFRIGERATION FITTERS Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Local No. 166
2930 West Ludwig Road
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46818
Phone (260) 490-5690 Fax (260) 490-5691

!ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES!

NAME OF PROGRAM: The Plumbers and Pipefitters of Local Union 166 Apprenticeship Training Program
LOCATION: Indiana Counties: Adams, Allen, Blackford, DeKalb, Elkhart, Grant, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley.
TRADE: Plumber, Pipefitter and HVAC Technician
WHERE TO APPLY: The Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 166I.A.T.C.; 2930 West Ludwig Road; Fort Wayne IN
APPLICATION DATES: January 30, 2012-February 17,2012 8:00am-Noon and 1pm- 4:30pm
JOB DESCRIPTION: Plumber/Pipefitter lays out, installs and tests piping to or from all fixtures, motors and industrial equipment; including the control piping. An HVAC Technician installs, makes diagnoses, and services heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The apprentice will learn to master the mechanical and technical skills and theory required for aspects of the Pipefitting, Plumbing, and HVAC Industry.
TERMS OF APPRENTICESHIP: Length of Indenture = 5 years (lst yr probationary)
Minimum Hours of Related Training (Classroom) = 246 hours per year
Minimum Hours of On-the-Job Training for Advancement = 850 hours per 6 months.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be at least 18 years of age by July l, 2012
Must have High School Diploma or GED by July l, 2012
A drug test will be required upon acceptance into the program.

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
l. Photo ID
2. Qmy of birth certificate.
3. Official transcript of high school grades or GED scores.
4. Copy of Diploma, if a high school graduate and not listed on transcript, or a copy of GED certificate.
5. Official transcripts of any additional education.
6. If a veteran, a copy of discha rge forms DD214.
7. An aptitude test must be taken at the Indiana Employment Office in Fort Wayne. This test will be given only after submitting an application and required documents at the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 166 J.A.T.C. office.
Applicants MUST obtain the application from our office in person. Applicants will not be allowed to complete application without all required documents listed above. Applications and requirements must be received on or before February 17, 2012 by 4:30pm. If you have any questions, please call the JATC office at (260) 490-5690 during the application dates and times.

Recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices during their apprenticeship shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin or sex.