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Be at least 18 years of age

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Have a high school diploma or GED

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Possess a valid Pennsylvania drivers license

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Have suitable transportation and

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Be drug free

Training is free and apprentices earn wages throughout the program. Like journeymen, apprentices also receive health care and other benefits.

For more information about specific programs refer to the Apprenticeship Contacts section of this website or contact the Builders Guild to obtain a brochure at:

Builders Guild of Western PA, Inc.
650 Ridge Road, Suite 101
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
412.921.9000

Additional resources can be obtained by contacting:

Pittsburgh Allegheny County Career Link
412.552.7100
www.careerlinkpittsburgh.com

HOW TO APPLY:

Consider the options that follow
Choose a program that interests you
Call the program number listed at this site under “Apprenticeship Contacts”

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BOILERMAKERS:

Build, test and maintain boilers for physical plants and factories.

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BRICKLAYERS & ALLIED CRAFTS:

Bricklayers build walls, partitions, arches, fireplaces, chimneys and other structures from bricks, blocks, structural tile and other pre-made materials. Specialty areas include bricklayers, terrazzo workers, pointers, cleaners and caulkers, stonemasons, tile and marble setters, tile and marble finishers.

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CARPENTERS:

Carpenters construct, erect, install and repair commercial and residential structures and fixtures of wood, plywood and wallboard. They erect framework in buildings including sub-flooring, partitions and rafters, and install molding, wood paneling, cabinets, windows, doors and hardware as wall as building forms for concrete work, building stairs and laying floors. Specialty areas include carpenters, floor coverers, lathers, millwrights, millmen, cabinet & display builders and heavy and highway carpenters*

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HEAVY & HIGHWAY WORKERS*:

Carpenter/heavy highway workers build and assemble forms for concrete structures such as bridges, retaining walls, tunnels, subways, drainage structures, hydroelectric developments, locks, dams and sewage treatment projects.

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CEMENT MASONS:

Cement masons smooth and finish exposed concrete surfaces on projects such as walls, floors, steps, sidewalks, driveways and roads. The bulk of the work is in commercial and industrial building.

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DRYWALL FINISHERS (refer contact list under IUPAT DC 57)

Drywall finishers seal joints between plasterboard and other wallboard to prepare wall surfaces and ceilings for painting, paperhanging and custom texturing.

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ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS:

Complete installation service and maintenance of all commercial and industrial elevator, people moving and vertical transportation systems.

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ELECTRICIANS:

Electricians plan, install, maintain and test electrical circuitry and appliances for heating, lighting, communications and power, as well as in air conditioning and refrigeration systems in homes, commercial buildings and factories.

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FLOOR COVERERS (refer contact list under W PA Carpenters Training Center):

Floor coverers install, replace and repair floors of wood, carpet and sheet goods in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

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GLAZIERS (refer contact list under IUPAT DC 57):

Glaziers cut and install all types and sizes of glass such as plate glass, custom glass, window glass, obscure glass, mirrors and leaded glass panels and curtain wall. They also fit and install aluminum entrances, sidelights and show windows, as well as plastic and porcelain panels in metal and wood frames.

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INSULATORS:

Insulators install insulation in both industrial and commercial mechanical systems, such as piping, boilers, duct work, storage tanks and equipment for the purpose of energy savings and burn protection, and to control system heat transfer and condensation.

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IRONWORKERS:

Ironworkers erect structural steel, install reinforcing steel, metal floor and roof decking, and assemble and install decorative curtain wall. They also move heavy machinery and assemble pre-engineered buildings.

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LABORERS:

Laborers are involved with most phases of the construction industry. They work with scaffolding, soil compaction, transit and level trenching and shoring, traffic control, air tool operation and many other assigned tasks.

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MILLMEN/CABINET MAKERS/DISPLAY BUILDERS (refer contact list under W PA Carpenters Training Center):

Millmen specialize in customized woodworking. They design and create furniture and fabricate and install permanent fixtures from wood, including cabinets, moldings, doorframes and interior stairs.

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MILLWRIGHTS (refer contact list under W PA Carpenters Training Center):

Millwrights are construction mechanics who install and maintain conveyance systems and large machinery for factories and shops.

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OPERATING ENGINEERS:

Operating Engineers operate and maintain heavy construction equipment such as cranes, backhoes, loaders, scrapers and bulldozers for use in the construction of buildings, factories, roads, dams, power plants and bridges.

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PAINTERS (refer contact list under IUPAT DC 57):

Residential, industrial and commercial painters prepare surfaces and apply paints to walls and moldings, indoors and outdoors. Industrial work may include bridges, tanks, powerhouses, sandblasting and spray painting. Commercial work can involve painting/brush and roll, and wall covering.

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PILE DRIVERS (refer contact list under W PA Carpenters Training Center):

Pile drivers build and maintain all types of piling and caissons, and specialize in foundations for buildings, dams and bridges.

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PLASTERERS:

Plasterers mix and apply coats of standard and decorative plasters both inside and out.

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PLUMBERS:

Plumbers design, install and maintain sanitary, storm, water supply and gas service lines, plumbing fixtures and mechanical equipment.

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ROOFERS:

Roofers install roofs on structures in a variety of materials, including shingles, slate and tile, hot tar, rubber, plastics and composites.

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SHEET METAL WORKERS:

Sheet Metal Workers build a variety of products from sheets of steel, aluminum, copper and other metals, and install the finished products. They are responsible for heating, air conditioning and ventilation of commercial buildings and homes. They also design and fabricate outdoor items such as fascia, flashing, awnings, gutters and metal roofs, as well as indoor kitchen equipment and related exhaust systems.

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SPRINKLER FITTERS:

Sprinkler Fitters install, test, inspect, certify and maintain all types of fire suppression systems in all types of buildings and structures, including residential, industrial and commercial.

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STEAMFITTERS:

Steamfitters install and service pipes and measuring devises in water and steam-pressure systems, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, and power and fuel facilities.