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Length of Apprenticeship - Five Years
Steamfitters lay out, assemble, fabricate, troubleshoot, maintain and repair piping systems which carry water, steam, chemicals, compressed air, liquids, gases or fuel used in energy production, heating, cooling, food processing, manufacturing, lubricating and other process piping systems. Installation of process piping systems includes blueprint reading, drawing, specifications, detailed isometric sketches and layout of pipe and equipment fabrication and installation. Steamfitters will measure, cut, bend, prepare and join all types of pipe, including threading, welding, brazing, soldering, cementing, fusion and mechanical joining. Preparation of construction site includes installation of equipment and piping, including walls, floors, ceilings, rooftops, shafts, etc. Pressure testing of all systems to detect leaks prior to startup.
The work is performed at various jobsites, including new construction, hospitals, industrial, chemical, power and waste water treatment plants, and most other commercial or institution buildings, as well as residential sites. Work is accomplished in buildings, trenches, on roofs or inside tunnels or confined spaces. Work usually requires exposure to weather conditions and loud noise. Steamfitters work both indoors and outdoors at physically demanding tasks that often require climbing, heavy lifting (over 50 lbs.), strenuous physical stamina with walking, standing and working in cramped or high areas. Steamfitters operate various hand tools, power-actuated tools, heavy equipment, weld machines, cutting torches and other industry-related equipment.
Application Requirements
Steamfitter apprentice applicants must have:
- Completed application and EEOC
- High school diploma or its equivalent
- Accuplacer Admissions Test
Class Schedule - .pdf
For more information and application materials, contact:
Mid-State Technical College
Apprenticeship Office
500 32nd Street North
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
715.422.5375 or 715.389.7045
jim.schnaedter@mstc.edu
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