LOCAL 392

BUILD YOUR CAREER AND THE QUEEN CITY

Start your Plumbing, Pipefitting, or HVAC/R Mechanical Equipment Service Union Apprenticeship at UA Local 392 Today!

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GET PAID WHILE YOU LEARN

You shouldn’t have to choose between getting an education and having an income. That’s why we believe in the philosophy: learn while you earn.

When you begin our training program, you will earn real money while learning valuable trade skills that pave the way for your future success.

  • 5 years of on-the-job training
  • Starting wages for all apprentices is 52% journeyman's scale
  • Wage increases each year
  • Earn credit towards an associate degree as you work

PLUMBING

As skilled craftspeople, plumbers are responsible for installing pipes, valves, fittings, and fixtures for the distribution of drinking water, sanitary waste, stormwater, and more. After completing this program, each individual will receive a City of Cincinnati Plumbing license and a combination of the following licenses:

  • State of Kentucky Plumbing license
  • State of Indiana Plumbing license
  • Backflow testing
  • Welding certification
  • Medical gas certification

PIPEFITTING

Pipefitters play an important role in the construction process by ensuring commercial piping systems are properly installed and operational. They lay out, fabricate, and assemble pipes from drawings and blueprints according to building specifications. Our program gives trainees the skills to install and service sophisticated equipment, state-of-the-art controls, and piping systems critical to important community and industrial infrastructure.

MES-HVAC/R

The HVAC/R industry is constantly evolving, and there is currently a high demand for skilled workers. Upon completing this program, trainees will have the technical knowledge to install, service, and repair industrial and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment according to blueprints and engineering specifications.

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UNION MEMBERSHIP, UNION BENEFITS

Local 392 is committed to providing benefits that improve the overall quality of life for our members and their families. These collectively-bargained benefits, which are paid for by the contractor, include:

  • Medical Insurace
  • Pension
  • Supplemental Retirement Plan
  • Paid Training

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If you’re ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career you can be proud of, get in touch with our office today. Fill out the form below, and a Local 392 representative will contact you with more information.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

  • At least 18 years old
  • Valid driver's license
  • High School Graduate
    • 2.0 GPA or higher
    • Passed two years of math
    • Passed one year of science
  • Or GED
    • 450 total score
    • 475 in math and science
  • Some exceptions available
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ABOUT UA LOCAL 392

For more than a century, Local 392 members have been at the forefront of training in the plumbing, pipefitting, and mechanical equipment service industries. We are located in Cincinnati, Ohio and have territorial coverage in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Today, we proudly have more than 2,300 skilled, hardworking members who install and maintain the infrastructure that keeps our communities functioning each day.