Due to the increased enrollment of apprentices and larger class sizes, additional instructors are needed for nighttime classes. Only Local 533 Journeywoman or Journeyman in good standing are eligible for the positions. If interested, go to PFTC533.com (under Member Resources) or your Union Fusion Portal (Member Home Page) to submit a resume.

The next weld test session will be on Saturday, May 3, 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.

All UA members are welcome to come in from 8 AM-4:30 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:

The Weld Shop will begin the summer schedule starting on May 14, 2025.  Each Wednesday throughout the summer, the weld shop will be open for practice from 5:00 PM till 9:00 PM.  A welding instructor will be on site for help.

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.

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

Backflow Re-Certification - April 28 & 29, 2025 (8-hour class)

Industrial Rigging Recertification: May 12th, 14th, 19th & 21st, 2025 (16-hour class)

OSHA 10 - June 2025

Pipefitter Safety - June 2025

Pipefitter Safety - July 2025
 

Local 533 Journeyman and Instructor Dane Gonser competed in this year's Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) National HVAC apprentice contest in Birmingham, Alabama.  The contest is open to trade-workers across the nation who were apprentices in 2024.  Dane won first place! This is the second time the UA has selected one of our members to represent the United Association in this contest and the second championship we have brought home.  Congratulations Dane!