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Steamfitters accepting apprenticeship applications

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HARMONY — Unprecedented growth in the commercial construction industry, coupled with expanding projects in the Marcellus gas fields has created additional opportunities for careers in the steamfitters trade.

Steamfitters Local 449 is accepting applications for consideration to enter its state-of-the-art, no-cost apprenticeship program. Applications will be accepted in-person only at the Steamfitters Technology Center, 230 Wise Road, Harmony, on the following dates and times: Tuesday through Sept. 9; Sept. 11 through Sept. 16; and Sept. 18 through Sept. 23.

Weekday hours at the technology center are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

There is a $50 application fee payable by cash or money order only. (Money orders should be made payable to Steamfitters J.A.T.C.)

Steamfitters Local 449 is a member of the United Association of Plumbers, Steamfitters and Sprinkler Fitters. Steamfitters fabricate, install and service piping systems. Their craft involves working with process piping, steam — hot water, refrigeration, air conditioning, medical gas, boilers, pipe fabrication, hydraulics, controls, all welding processes, HVAC-R services, energy management, rigging, drafting/CAD drawing and industrial instrumentation.

There is no cost for training or certifications that can be earned and all apprentices are paid and earn health and pensions benefits.

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