What Does a Pipe Fitter Do? A Complete Guide to the Career at UA449
February 18, 2026
What does a pipe fitter do? This question is common among people exploring skilled trades
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.
Discover the Pittsburgh Event Center, featuring exceptional catering by Medure’s. Our breathtaking modern facility is the perfect venue for every event: Weddings, Corporate Meetings, Community Events and more.
What does a pipe fitter do? This question is common among people exploring skilled trades
Back by popular demand, the Steamfitters’ Lenten Fish Fry returns to the Pittsburgh Event Center!
Welding schools that pay you are becoming one of the most searched career pathways for
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Steamfitters Technology Center in Harmony, Pennsylvania. Over