UA LOCAL 636
Expert Union Pipefitters, Steamfitters, and HVAC Service Technicians proudly serving Southeast Michigan.
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about us
Our Mission
To achieve the “GOLD STANDARD” for skilled pipefitters on construction jobs that involve installing, maintaining & repairing pipes & piping systems.
Read more the UA Standard of Excellence.
- We set the standard for skilled pipefitters on construction jobs in our communities since 1914.
- We train through our tuition free DOL registered five-year apprenticeship program.
- We provide continuing education classes to represent the most qualified Steamfitters/Pipefitters & HVAC/R technicians Michigan has to offer.
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What We Do
HVAC/R
- These professionals focus on repairing and maintaining systems in various settings, including supermarkets, restaurants, office buildings, manufacturing facilities, hospitals, and computer rooms.
- HVAC/R technicians' work increasingly involves advanced electrical circuits and state-of-the-art software programs, requiring significant time spent on computers for system control.
- Their expertise includes understanding air flow dynamics and using external forces to enhance system efficiency, such as adjusting vents based on outside temperature to reduce energy costs.
- Continuous advancements in technology require ongoing skill development for HVAC/R technicians, ensuring their high demand in the job market.
STEAMFITTER/PIPEFITTERS
- These professionals install and maintain pipe systems and related equipment for various systems, including steam, hot water, heating, cooling, and industrial processes, requiring extensive training and blueprint reading skills.
- They install refrigeration systems, process piping, provide site work, industrial maintenance, HVAC services, and building automation across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
- Qualified to work in nuclear power plants and on various hydronic systems, steamfitters/pipefitters handle one-pipe to four-pipe systems, hot water boilers, panel systems, and solar heating systems.
- Welders are issued certifications that are recognized throughout the United States and Canada, enabling the certified welder to perform x-ray and code welding.