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Plumbing Apprenticeship
Plumbing Apprenticeship
at Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee Local 392
Ohio Catalog
A plumber is a skilled craftsperson who installs pipes, valves, fittings, and fixtures for the distribution of drinking water, sanitary waste, stormwater, natural gas, and medical gases. They are responsible for the layout, fabrication, and installation of these systems utilizing coordinated drawings, blueprints, and specifications. The systems are installed in every industrial, commercial, or residential facility in this country. Examples include healthcare facilities, research laboratories, manufacturing facilities, food processing plants, universities, and primary education facilities.
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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinkler fitters.
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$37,250
$60,090
$101,190
$17.91
$28.89
$48.65
