Becoming a Plumber

What does a Plumber do?

Plumbers install, service, and maintain the waters needed in the State. They install the domestic drinking water systems vital for safe and clean drinking water. They install the piping systems that distribute waste and stormwater to proper treatment facilities to return it safely into the ground. Apprentices will acquire skills required to install, service and maintain many different types of piping –  soldering, brazing, and welding to name a few. Knowledge of all the equipment and components the systems require to function correctly will also be acquired through training. All these are essential in protecting the nation’s health.

Where do Fabricators work?
  • Fabrication shops
  • Occasionally assist on jobsites
Where do Plumbers work?
  • Schools
  • Homes
  • Hospitals
  • Commercial buildings
  • Industrial projects
  • Waste water plants
Contact


Plumber, Steamfitter or HVAC-R Technician
Milwaukee, Madison & South-Central Wisconsin
Plumbers Union Local #75
11175 W Parkland Ave | Milwaukee, WI 53224
(414) 359 1310

Plumbers Union Local #75
2102 East Springs Drive | Madison, WI 53704
(608) 222-1650
www.plumbers75.com

Steamfitters Local #601
3300 South 103 Street | Milwaukee, WI 53227
p (414) 543-0601
www.steam601.org

Northeastern Wisconsin & Fox Valley
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local #400
2700 Northridge Drive | Kaukauna, WI 54130
p (920) 462-0400
www.ua400.org

Central, Northern & Western Wisconsin
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local #434
912 North View Drive | Mosinee, WI 54455
p (715) 692- 4341
www.ualoca1434.org

Racine, Kenosha & Walworth Counties
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local #118
14011 Spring St | Sturtevant, WI 53177
p (262) 732-4103
www.ualocal118.com

Additional information and regional contact info at www.pipetradecareers.com

What are the Individual Qualifications required to start a Plumbing Apprenticeship?
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be able to physically perform the work of the trade
  • Must have a valid driver’s license
  • Must pass a drug test
  • Must pass an aptitude test
  • Must have a sincere interest in the trade
  • Must have a good work ethic
What can I expect while training as an apprentice?
  • Apprenticeship Program is approximately 5 years
  • 572 hours of paid classroom training
  • 300 hours of unpaid classroom training
  • On-the-job training with Licensed Plumbers
  • 8,000 hours of on-the-job training
  • Some travel between jobsites may be required

Wage Rates 2021 – 2022 (Hourly)

Location
Wage
Fringe
Total
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$48.50
$28.53
$77.03
Northeastern Wisconsin
$44.02
$20.67
$64.69
Northern Wisconsin
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South Central Wisconsin
$48.67
$24.90
$73.57
Southeastern Wisconsin
$47.48
$24.72
$72.20
Western Wisconsin
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