JATC Local 166 Plumbers & Steamfitters

As a reminder, Open Weld Resumes tonight at 5pm!

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This 4th of July, we proudly celebrate our nation's independence and honor 250 years of American history.
For generations, union men and women have helped build the backbone of this country. We are proud to continue that legacy every day through the skill, dedication and craftsmanship of our members.
Here's to 250 years of building America-- and to the generations who will carry that tradition forward!
*REMINDER* The Local 166 office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance for the 4th of July Holiday**
We wish you and your families a safe and memorable Independence Day! 🇺🇸

Huge congrats to 5th year Dan Ramey at District 2 at local 333.

Your determination and skill showed and we couldn’t be more proud!

That is a wrap on our New Apprentice Orientation held here at Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union 166 this week!

Special Thanks to Tom O'Connor and the Shambaugh & Son safety team for donating their time and resources for safety, Falltech for donating harnesses and retractable lanyards for fall protection training, and all Local 166 Instructors and office staff who participated this week in making all training go smoothly!

As a reminder there is no Open Weld this week. Open Weld will resume May 26th and be held on Tuesdays throughout the summer from 5pm-8pm.

Local 166 training center hosted our annual vendors training last week. Thanks to all our vendors this year. Dustin Goshorn and Sean Kelly from Nibco for supplying 2" Nibco Valves for some great solder training. All were able to get a chance to solder their own 2" valve body. Austin Dartt did a fabulous job of explaining the different types of Charlotte PVC Pipe and fittings. He combined with Oatey Primer/Solvent for some good hands on best practices demonstration. Our Dewalt rep. Michael McCoy showcased some newly donated DeWalt tools with the latest features and attachments our industry has to offer. And of course Jarod Heckber from Wayne Pipe who donated some materials and fittings along with providing our large group of 1st year apprentice Lunch for a couple days. It was great to partner with all to have a successful training session! Thanks Again!!

Another great year for our Industrial Rigging program! Several of our 5th year apprentice and some Journeymen were successful in thier efforts to complete the practical portion os ID Rigging exam. Special Thanks to G&L Corporation for donating a 40t crane to use, operator Monty Minton from Local 103 for his services, and few of our Highshool students who helped with taglines and Chainfalls. Also all the instructors and apprentice who helped make two busy days a success for Local 166!

Our 2nd year apprentice class has been busy the last couple week with Steamtrap assemblies and Ft Wayne Water Filtration Plant site visit. Special Thanks to Jason Lowry and Earl Lindow for hosting our organization. They provided 4 separate groups site tours. Its great to get these apprentice out to site to learn and discuss what is covered in class. Also Great to better understand the History of Ft. Wayne!