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Local 449 supplies trained, certified professionals to support projects in healthcare, energy, commercial, and industrial sectors.
5-year union apprenticeship programs now accepting applications
for the 2026–2027 class. In-person enrollment and hands-on training.
Join Local 449 and start immediately. Get Free Training, Higher Pay, Best in Class Benefits.
Promoting the health, safety, and mental well-being of our union brothers and sisters — on and off the job.
Whether you’re here to build, hire, train, or connect—Steamfitters Local 449 has the programs and people to help you get it done.
The Steamfitters state of the art technology center provides advanced training from skilled industry professionals. Members have access to a wide variety of tools including both residential, commercial, and large scale industrial equipment.
Greg Neavin – MES Service tech
The Steamfitters Local 449 not only provides some of the best training in the country but gives members access to premium healthcare and retirement benefits. Wages are highly competitive and exceed most middle-class salaries.
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This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Steamfitters Technology Center in Harmony, Pennsylvania. Over
Skills USA Returns to the Technology Center as the Steamfitters UA449 facility once again welcomed
Before starting an apprenticeship, mechanical service apprentices at the Local 449 Steamfitters undergo a 10-week