Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin – Steamfitting Apprenticeship
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Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin – Steamfitting Apprenticeship (Green Bay, WI)
Programs Offered
- Steamfitting Apprenticeship (5-Year Program)
- Hands-on Industrial and Commercial Piping System Training
- Pathway to Journeyman Steamfitter Certification
Program Overview
The Steamfitting Apprenticeship Program through the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin (ABC WI) trains individuals to install, service, and repair piping systems that carry steam, chemicals, compressed air, fuel, or other pressure-producing substances. Apprentices gain experience working in commercial and industrial environments while learning to interpret blueprints, understand pressure systems, and apply heating and cooling principles. The program combines classroom instruction with paid, on-the-job training in welding, soldering, and brazing techniques.
This program is ideal for individuals interested in advanced mechanical systems, problem-solving, and pursuing a long-term, high-paying career in industrial and construction trades.
Hands-On Training
Apprentices receive comprehensive on-the-job and classroom instruction, including:
- Installing, assembling, and maintaining high-pressure piping systems.
- Working with steam, compressed air, and chemical distribution systems.
- Reading and interpreting blueprints and piping schematics.
- Learning welding, soldering, and brazing techniques for multiple materials.
- Following safety and pressure system regulations to ensure proper operation.
Certification & Licensing Prep
- Completion qualifies apprentices for journeyman steamfitter certification in Wisconsin.
- Program includes coursework in heating and cooling systems, materials handling, and safety standards.
- Graduates are prepared for advanced positions in industrial piping, system design, or project management.
Career Paths & Salary Outlook
- Steamfitter Apprentice: Earn wages while completing paid, hands-on training and classroom coursework.
- Journeyman Steamfitter: Eligible for full trade pay and higher-level projects upon program completion.
- Advanced Roles: Opportunities to move into foreman, estimator, or project supervisor roles in the mechanical and industrial sectors.
Program Length
- 5-year apprenticeship program.
- Includes classroom instruction and on-the-job training with licensed professionals.
Admission Requirements
- Completion of the online apprenticeship application.
- High school diploma, GED, or verified equivalent (transcript, diploma, or documentation required).
- Copy of driver’s license or transportation plan to attend training and job sites.
- Minimum test scores required:
- Next Generation Accuplacer Reading: 239, Arithmetic: 237, or
- ACT Reading: 15, Math: 15
- Algebra verification:
- One full year of high school algebra with a “C” or better, or
- College-level algebra course with a “C” or better, or
- Completion of the Westcott Courses/Omega Math Elementary Algebra self-paced online course with a passing grade.
Compensation & Benefits
Apprentices earn a percentage of the journey-level wage that increases annually—45% in the first year, 60% in the second year, 65% in the third year, 70% in the fourth year, and 75% in the fifth year. The average skilled wage rate for steamfitters in Wisconsin is approximately $42.12 per hour, plus benefits such as healthcare and retirement contributions.
Cost & Financial Support
The apprenticeship is tuition-free. Training is provided through the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC). Apprentices earn wages while completing classroom and field training at no tuition cost.
Location
Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) – Green Bay, WI
Training coordinated through ABC WI’s statewide apprenticeship network.
Apprenticeship Cost & Career Outlook
This is a Registered Apprenticeship Program — meaning you will earn while you learn.
- Paid on-the-job training with increasing wages
- Classroom or technical instruction provided by the program
- No tuition costs — apprentices are paid during training
- Nationally recognized credential upon completion
Because apprenticeships are managed through the U.S. Department of Labor, College Scorecard data for tuition and earnings does not apply. Apprenticeships provide real-world experience and a direct path to journeyman-level wages without student debt.