UA LOCAL 636

Expert Union Pipefitters, Steamfitters, and HVAC Service Technicians proudly serving Southeast Michigan.

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To achieve the “GOLD STANDARD” for skilled pipefitters on construction jobs that involve installing, maintaining & repairing pipes & piping systems.

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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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.

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.