Business Details
Expert Plumbing & HVAC Apprenticeship Training
UA Local 333 Plumbers & Pipefitters has proudly represented skilled trades professionals in Lansing, Battle Creek, and Jackson for decades. Our organization specializes in training and certifying plumbers, pipefitters, welders, and HVAC service technicians through rigorous apprenticeship programs and advanced skill development courses. With state-of-the-art training centers in Lansing and Jackson, we combine 9,000 hours of hands-on job experience with 1,000 hours of classroom instruction over five years to produce industry-leading professionals. Our members receive comprehensive safety training, first aid certification, and specialized instruction in medical gas systems, backflow prevention, and multiple welding techniques.Graduates of our program earn state plumbing licenses and gain access to career advancement opportunities as foremen, supervisors, estimators, or business owners. We maintain strict adherence to industry codes and standards while providing critical infrastructure services for industrial, commercial, and residential projects across Mid-Michigan. Our apprentices earn competitive wages starting at 45% of journeyman scale while receiving medical, dental, and pension benefits. With a focus on technical excellence and professional growth, we develop the next generation of piping industry leaders who directly impact public safety, health, and comfort through their work.
Services
Apprenticeship Training
HVAC Certification
Welding Classes
Safety Certification
Career Advancement
Highlights and features
- We offer 9,000 hours of hands-on job training combined with 1,000 classroom hours
- Our apprentices earn wages starting at 45% of journeyman scale
- We provide specialized certifications in medical gas systems and welding
- Our graduates qualify for state plumbing licenses and journeyman status
- We maintain safety training programs meeting industry standards
Services
Apprenticeship Training
Our five-year apprenticeship program combines 9,000 hours of on-the-job training with 1,000 hours of classroom instruction. Apprentices learn pipe installation, welding techniques, and system maintenance while earning competitive wages. Graduates receive journeyman certification and qualify for state plumbing licenses.
HVAC Certification
Specialized HVAC training covers refrigerant handling, gas heating systems, and climate control installation. Our program meets industry standards for residential and commercial HVAC service technicians, including certifications for A2L refrigerants and industrial rigging operations.
Welding Classes
We offer comprehensive welding instruction including stick/TIG, MIG, and orbital welding techniques. Our training facilities provide hands-on experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and special alloys to meet various industry certification requirements.
Safety Certification
Mandatory safety programs include OSHA compliance, first aid, CPR, and backflow prevention certification. Our training emphasizes proper rigging techniques, personal protective equipment use, and emergency response procedures for industrial environments.
Career Advancement
Journeyman members access leadership training, estimating courses, and management seminars. Qualified professionals can advance to supervisory roles, project management positions, or start their own contracting businesses with union support.
People
Dustin Howard
Business Manager
Dustin Howard oversees financial operations and strategic planning for UA Local 333 Plumbers & Pipefitters. With extensive experience in union management, he ensures quality training programs and member benefits while maintaining industry partnerships across Mid-Michigan.
Chris Keck
Assistant Business Manager
Chris Keck serves as Region I liaison for Lansing members, coordinating contractor relationships and apprenticeship placements. He brings decades of piping industry experience to support workforce development and training program implementation.
Brandon Snyder
Business Agent
Brandon Snyder represents Jackson region members, managing local contractor partnerships and training initiatives. His industry expertise helps maintain high standards for apprenticeship education and journeyman certification processes.
Jason Brown
Business Agent
Jason Brown supports union members across service areas, focusing on member benefits administration and training program accessibility. He works to expand career development opportunities for both apprentices and journeyman technicians.
Tim Hicks
Training Coordinator
Tim Hicks manages educational programs at our Lansing training center, ensuring curriculum meets industry standards. He coordinates technical instruction and practical assessments to maintain our reputation for producing top-tier piping professionals.
Questions
What apprenticeship programs do you offer?
We offer five-year plumbing, pipefitting, and HVAC service apprenticeships combining 9,000 on-the-job hours with 1,000 classroom hours, leading to journeyman certification and state licensing.
How do I apply for apprenticeship training?
Complete our online application and meet basic requirements including age, education, and physical ability to perform trade tasks. Selected candidates enter our competitive apprenticeship program.
What certifications can I earn?
Members can obtain medical gas certification, backflow prevention, multiple welding certifications, and specialized training in A2L refrigerants and industrial rigging operations.
Are there career advancement opportunities?
Journeyman members access leadership training, project management courses, and business development resources to advance into supervisory roles or start their own contracting companies.
What benefits do apprentices receive?
Apprentices earn wages starting at 45% of journeyman scale with regular raises, plus medical/dental benefits for families and pension contributions during training periods.
