Our Apprenticeship‍

Programs

Building the next generation of skilled
tradespeople in five core disciplines.

Program Showcase

USWU Local 355 JATF periodically accepts applications for Apprentice Training Positions in

PLUMBING

The plumbing trade starts with history, then specific math and commercial drawings for projects. Topics include fire prevention, drainage, vents, water systems, fixtures, insulation, finish work, basic electricity, and tool safety. Materials like pipes are covered for selection, measuring, cutting, and connecting.

Sheet Metal Working

A Sheet Metal Worker designs, makes, and installs ducts for airflow in spaces to keep occupants healthy. The apprenticeship program covers tools, safety, math, welding, and system design for safety in places like labs and schools. In the fourth year, apprentices learn about business and leadership to manage projects as journeymen.

Sprinkler Fitting

Fire sprinklers are essential safety devices that must be correctly installed to code. Training for installation involves learning about sprinkler history, valves, math, blueprints, and piping placement for optimal performance. The curriculum includes different sprinkler systems and NFPA fire codes.

Steamfitter

Our Steamfitter program starts with a historical overview of the trade. It includes a detailed module on reading drawings, blueprints, and detail sheets for pipe systems. The curriculum covers how to identify and install valves, their purpose, and applications in different piping systems. Additionally, it includes pipe fitting math, making threaded pipes, welding, tool safety, maintaining valves, and their specific roles in piping systems.

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Apprentices in this program learn HVAC basics, safety, energy conservation, green building, building codes, professional traits, math, basic electricity, and hands-on training in a lab with electric simulators. Training covers heating (gas, oil, electric hydronic), cooling (refrigeration cycle, refrigerants, safe practices), controls, and piping techniques (copper, steel, plastic).

APPLY TODAY

Applications may be obtained from
Director Brian Keating

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267 Knickerbocker Avenue
Bohemia, NY 11716

(631) 589-5880

info-jatf@uswu.org

Or by calling

631.589.5880

Applications must be completed by the applicant on the premises.

Application Requirements

To apply, you must

Be at least 18 years old
Have a high school diploma, GED, or TASC
Be physically able to perform the work required as stated in the Affidavit of Physical Fitness
Have a reliable means of transportation to and from a job site and related instruction
Take and pass a drug screening test at the expense of the JATF

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Local 355 JATF prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed by or seeking employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran.

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As a representative of the sponsor, Local 355 JATF is committed to assuring that we will develop avenues of entry and mobility for all eligible employment applications and employees. Local 355 JATF is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The Fund undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underutilized minorities and women, for persons with disabilities.