Featured Trades Profile

Each month, we feature one of our 13 affiliated trades. With many exciting career opportunities in the skilled trades, take the first step in your journey and learn more today.

United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters – UA Local 56

PLUMBER

Plumbers install, remodel, and maintain systems that carry water, steam, air, and other liquids or gases necessary for sanitation, industrial production, heating, air conditioning, and many other systems. Since plumbers work in all kinds of industries, there are nearly endless work opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Read blueprints and drawings for plumbing system layouts, water supply networks, and waste and drainage systems
• Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipes to required shape and size
• Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
• Join pipes using clamps, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges

PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER

Pipefitters/steamfitters build, assemble, maintain, and repair piping systems that carry water, steam, chemicals, or fuel in heating, cooling, lubricating, and other process piping systems. This means much of their work is industrial. They work indoors or outdoors, and the job can be physically demanding.

Responsibilities:

• Install supports, valves, piping, and control systems
• Measure, cut, thread, bend, and install metal, plastic, and fibreglass pipes, valves, and fittings
• Weld, cement, solder and join pipes and related equipment
• Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Make detailed sketches for pipe and equipment fabrication and installation (as required)
• Check systems for leaks and remove and replace worn components
• May prepare cost estimates for clients

Contact UA Local 56 to learn more about the plumbing and pipefitting trade:

Business Manager: Darren Muise
t: 902.466-9920 | UA Local 56