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Pipe Fitters Local 533 had two competitors in this year's District 4 apprentice contest.  AJ Demaranville, fourth-year apprentice, finished in 3rd place overall in the Pipe Fitters Division. Brandon Jones, a fifth-year apprentice, brought home first place in the HVAC discipline.  Brandon will go on to compete in this year's UA International Apprentice Contest.

May 1, 2025

Pipe Fitters Local 533 Training Center office hours are now 7:00 AM till 3:30 PM.
 

All UA members are welcome to come in from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday to practice welding, provided arrangements are made with Pete Smith prior. You must be current on your dues to do so.

Summer Schedule:

Each Wednesday throughout the summer, the weld shop is open for practice from 5:00 PM till 9:00 PM.  A welding instructor will be on site to help.

Contact the Training Center if you're interested in enrolling in:

Pipefitter Safety - July 2025
 

The next weld test session will be on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 7 AM. Contact Pete Smith at the Training Center to reserve a spot. All UA members in good standing may participate. Proof of current dues is required.

Weld Continuities will be submitted online ONLY. This can be done through Union Fusion or PFTC533.com. If you need guidance, give Pete Smith a call at the Training Center.

Applications for the Apprenticeship Program are available online. Please click HERE for updates.

The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices during their apprenticeship shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. The Pipe Fitters Local 533 Educational Training Fund will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30. Anyone interested in information regarding the Training Center or the Apprenticeship Program may call for information at 816.761.8800.