Why this matches you
What is a Plumber and Steamfitter?
A Plumber and Steamfitter installs, repairs, and maintains water pipes, drains, fixtures, boilers, and steam or heating lines in homes, buildings, and industrial sites. They cut and join pipe, test for leaks, read plans, and fit valves, pumps, and equipment. Their work keeps water, heat, and pressure systems running safely and reliably.
Pay & earning potential
Starting wage
Long-term earning potential
The earning potential for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters typically ranges from
$52,983
to $103,997 annually.
The median salary, representing the typical worker, is $80,770.
About this job
What you might do day to day
- Install plumbing or piping.
- Maintain plumbing structures or fixtures.
- Weld metal components.
- Mark reference points on construction materials.
- Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
Helpful traits for this job
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Cautiousness
- Perseverance
- Integrity
How to apply
Apply online at ualocal112.org or pick up and submit an application in person at Local Union #112, Northern Zone Office in Oriskany during the first working Wednesday of each month. Applications must be received by April 7, 2027.
Job requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old at time of employment and sign an affidavit attesting to this. Proof may be required after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
- Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED), as recognized by local school authorities, and sign an affidavit attesting to this. Proof may be required.
- Must pass a physical examination and a drug test, at the expense of the sponsor, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
- Must sign an affidavit stating that they are physically able to do the work of a Plumber and Steamfitter, which may include working regularly at varying heights and in hot and cold temperatures indoors and outdoors.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from various job sites and required classes at the approved school.
- Must provide DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, if applicable, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
- Must sign a scholarship loan agreement in conjunction with related instruction classes, if accepted to the program.
More information
For more information, contact the Plumber-Pipefitters JAC Lo. #112 by phone.
- Organization
- Plumber-Pipefitters JAC Lo. #112