Apprenticeships

Steamfitter - Service Apprenticeship
Length of Apprenticeship - Five Years
Steamfitters (Refrigeration/Service) install, start-up, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, diagnose and service heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, equipment and controls in piping systems which carry water, steam, chemicals, compressed air, liquids, gasses or fuel used in energy production, heating, cooling, food processing, manufacturing, lubricating and other process piping systems.

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. The work could be in buildings, trenches, on roofs or inside tunnels or confined spaces. Work usually requires exposure to weather conditions and loud noise. Refrigeration/Service Fitters work both indoors and outdoors at tasks that often require climbing, lifting (over 50 lbs.), advanced physical stamina with walking, standing and working in cramped or high areas. Steamfitters operate various hand tools, power-actuated tools, torches, computers, software 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

For more information and application materials, contact:
Mid-State Technical College
Apprenticeship Office
500 32nd Street North
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
715-422-5375
apprenticeship@mstc.edu