SPRINKLER FITTERS

What is a Sprinkler Fitter?

Sprinkler Fitters are pipefitting specialists in fire protection. They install, repair, and maintain all types of fixed extinguishing systems, including underground piping. While most of this work deals directly with automatic sprinkler systems, they also have the skills necessary to install and service a wide variety of other fire protection equipment such as standpipes, carbon dioxide systems, halon systems, foam systems and dry chemical systems.

A Sprinkler Fitter may work in various conditions such as confined spaces, trenches up to 8 feet below ground or over 100 feet above the floor, and may be required to work indoors or outdoors.

What are the program specifics?

· Length of program – 5 years

· 6 month probationary period

· A minimum of 12 Correspondence lessons per quarter (3 month period) with Washentaw College

· 8 mandatory classes a year

· Starting pay – 50% journeyman wage

How do I qualify?

· At least 18 years of age

· Possess a high school diploma or GED

· Have a valid drivers license and transportation

· Physically able to perform the work of this trade

What will be helpful to succeed?

· Accurate reading skills

· General math ability

· Pipe welding

· Blueprint reading

Where do I apply?

Robert Supe/ Dave Ford

Business Representative Business Agent

Sprinkler Fitters Local No. 669 Sprinkler Fitters Local No. 669

P.O. Box 11644 2302 Emerson Dr.

(513) 941-6331 Louisville, KY 40205