STEAMFITTERS
TECHNOLOGY
CENTER

Steamfitter Training

Local 449 Tech Center

Tech Center Staff

Our Facility in 3D

Experience
virtual tour

The new Steamfitters Local 449 Facility in Harmony, Pennyslvania is home to the Technology Center and Corporate Offices. Explore our facility right on your computer

we have over a century training the most highly skilled industry technicians

Over the past several decades, the United Association’s training programs have produced a stable, skilled workforce responsible for building and maintaining piping systems in the various industrial and residential facilities that make up the North American landscape.

$300 million

annual training expenditure

The UA spends over $300 million annually on training programs efforts.

400

Local Training Facilities

There are over 400 training facilities across the U.S. and Canada teaching classes.

358,000

Journeymen & apprentices

About 358,000 union members as well as some nonunion members participate in trainings.

Tools & Resources

UpGrade Your Skills

We have knowledgeable instructors that can train you on a variety of equipment and prepare you to work on even the most complex commercial systems.

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TECHNOLOGY CENTER

local 449
state of the art
training facility

The Steamfitters Technology Center for Local 449 excels in bringing unparalleled instruction with the latest technology so that members are prepared for any challenges a job may present. Instruction is offered year round.

what you will learn

Pipe Fabrication
Pipe Welding
Orbital Tube Welding
Medical Gas Systems
Process Safety Management
Instrumentation/Calibration
Heating & Air Conditioning
Refrigeration

Rigging
Pipe Drafting
Computer Aided Drafting
3D Computerized Pipe Design
Primavera Computer Software
OSHA Safety
Planning & Scheduling
Building Automation Systems

what you will learn

Pipe Fabrication
Pipe Welding
Orbital Tube Welding
Medical Gas Systems
Process Safety Management
Instrumentation/Calibration
Heating & Air Conditioning
Refrigeration

Rigging
Pipe Drafting
Computer Aided Drafting
3D Computerized Pipe Design
Primavera Computer Software
OSHA Safety
Planning & Scheduling
Building Automation Systems

DISCIPLINES TAUGHT

building trades & HVAC-R services

Steamfitters Local 449 offers two career paths. Determining your concentration will impact the types of skills you learn and your overall journey in the trades.

Building Trades: Program instruction covers the installation of commercial and industrial process piping systems. Welding certification plays a big part in the education process in this program.

HVAC-R Services: Also called the “Mechanical Equipment Service Program” or MES, this discipline covers the servicing of residential, commercial and industrial air conditioning and refrigeration systems, control system troubleshooting, Steam and Hydronic boiler system maintenance and servicing.

How do I apply?

2025 Apprentice Applications will be held at the Steamfitters Technology Center starting Monday, June 2nd and ending Saturday, June 21st.

Are accelerated pre-apprenticeship courses paid or unpaid?

Both BT and MES accelerated courses are unpaid during the 10 & 18 week programs. Once complete, you will go to work with one of our contractors as a 1st year apprentice.

Is there a cost to the 5-year apprenticeship?

All apprenticeship training is free. The only cost is the initial $30 application fee.

What is the starting pay rate?

As a 1st year apprentice, you will earn roughly $20/hr. plus health coverage for you and your family.