Accelerated Fitter Program

IS THIS FOR YOU?

If you’ve built a solid 5-year work history and you’re ready to take the next step to an exciting, hands-on career in the piping industry, becoming a union Steamfitter is the right choice for you. This is an opportunity to earn what your skillsets are truly worth, gain industry training, receive strong benefits and build long-term job security. All you need is motivation, be reliable, and ready to grow as a tradesperson. Candidates learn the trade through three structured training opportunities:

Unpaid 80 Hour Accelerated Fitter Program Special Project Training (Fundamentals & Culture)
On-the-Job Training (Applied Education)
Night School Education at no cost with minimal charges for books (Theory & Fundamentals)

How to Become an Accelerated Fitter Trainee

Application process:

APPLY – Fill out the application form below and submit your resume. Once your information is received and reviewed, our Organizing and Marketing Representative will contact you.
PASS – Take and pass Aptitude Testing and 80 hour Accelerated Fitter Program Special Project Training.
SIGN – Sign an Accelerated Fitter Program Trainee Education Agreement.

Who Can Apply?

Minimum Requirements:

5 years of Trade or Manufacturing work experience
Pass Aptitude Testing
Valid Driver’s License
High School graduate or equivalent
Be drug free
Must attend and pass the unpaid 80 hour Accelerated Fitter Program Special Project Training

Program Contact Information:

Jason Litkowiec – Steamfitters Local 601 Organizing and Marketing Representative
Phone: 414-567-8811
Email: jlitkowiec@steam601.org

Accelerated Fitter Program Application

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Steamfitters Local 601 does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, arrest or conviction record, membership in the armed forces, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Steamfitters Local 601 takes affirmative action to provide equal opportunity as required under 29 CFR part 30 and the equal employment opportunity rules of the state of Wisconsin.

If you are interested in installing, servicing, and maintaining process piping systems, we would encourage you to apply. This is the industry for you!
If you are a hands-on learner, interested in electrical controls, troubleshooting, and mechanical systems, this is the trade for you!