Pipefitter
The Pipefitter’s Union is made up of different career path divisions; Building Trades Pipefitter, Gas Distribution, and HVAC Service Pipefitter.
At least 17 years old
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Birth Certificate
Valid Driver’s License
Reliable Transportation
Physically Fit to Perform the Work
Pass a Urine & Hair Drug Test
Read, Write & Speak in English
If applicable: Military Training Certifications (DD-214)
If applicable: Welding Certifications
Attend an Application Day at the Training Center
Complete application
$20 Application fee
Complete Personal Experience Form
Receive a scheduled aptitude test date
Applicants are ranked based on scores
Apprentices are selected by those scores
Building Trades Pipefitters are responsible for measuring, fabricating, connecting, installing, and maintaining piping systems – systems that carry steam, air, natural gas, chemical, hydraulic, heating, cooling, and more. Pipefitters work in many areas such as chemical, food processing, nuclear plants, steel mills, hospitals, as well as residential and commercial buildings.
Monday-Friday
7AM-3:30PM
Minimum of 460 hours of Classroom training per year.
Minimum of 1,100 hours of PAID on-the-job training per year.
Local 597 Training Center
10850 W 187th St
Mokena, IL 60448
Pay increase based on work hours, typically every year until Journeylevel.
Gas Distribution Pipefitters install and maintain plastic and steel gas mains, services, and metering equipment. Typically operating outdoors within excavations, their work spans diverse environments including residential, rural farmland, metering stations, and storage facilities.
Monday-Friday
7AM-3:30PM
Minimum of 460 hours of Classroom training per year.
Minimum of 1,100 hours of PAID on-the-job training per year.
Local 597 Training Center
10850 W 187th St
Mokena, IL 60448
Pay increase based on work hours, typically every year until Journeylevel.
Gas Distribution Pipefitters install and maintain plastic and steel gas mains, services, and metering equipment. Typically operating outdoors within excavations, their work spans diverse environments including residential, rural farmland, metering stations, and storage facilities.
Monday-Friday
7AM-3:30PM
Minimum of 460 hours of Classroom training per year.
Minimum of 1,100 hours of PAID on-the-job training per year.
Local 597 Training Center
10850 W 187th St
Mokena, IL 60448
Pay increase based on work hours, typically every year until Journeylevel.
