The new Steamfitters Local 449 Facility in Harmony, Pennyslvania is home to the Technology Center and Corporate Offices. Explore our facility right on your computer
Over the past several decades, the United Association’s training programs have produced a stable, skilled workforce responsible for building and maintaining piping systems in the various industrial and residential facilities that make up the North American landscape.
The UA spends over $300 million annually on training programs efforts.
There are over 400 training facilities across the U.S. and Canada teaching classes.
About 358,000 union members as well as some nonunion members participate in trainings.
We have knowledgeable instructors that can train you on a variety of equipment and prepare you to work on even the most complex commercial systems.
The Steamfitters Technology Center for Local 449 excels in bringing unparalleled instruction with the latest technology so that members are prepared for any challenges a job may present. Instruction is offered year round.
Program instruction covers the installation of commercial and industrial process piping systems. Welding certification plays a big part in the education process in this program.
Also called the “Mechanical Equipment Service Program” or MES, this discipline covers the servicing of residential, commercial and industrial air conditioning and refrigeration systems, control system troubleshooting, Steam and Hydronic boiler system maintenance and servicing.
2024 Apprentice Applications will be held at the Steamfitters Technology Center starting Monday, June 3rd and ending Saturday, June 22nd.
Both BT and MES accelerated courses are unpaid during the 10 & 18 week programs. Once complete, you will go to work with one of our contractors as a 1st year apprentice.
All apprenticeship training is free. The only cost is the initial $30 application fee.
As a 1st year apprentice, you will earn roughly $20/hr. plus health coverage for you and your family.
Director of Building Trades Education
Director of HVAC-R Training
Administrative Assistant
You can join the steamfitters as an apprentice. Experienced technicians are also encouraged to inquire about placement opportunities.
