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    Local 274
    One key to Local 274’s success is our working relationship with our contractors.
    Through our relationship, we are able to provide professional,
    high quality pipefitters and service technicians throughout our jurisdiction.
    Together with the contractors, our manpower receives the apprenticeship
    and continuing education necessary to handle any job no matter the size.
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Welcome to Pipefitters Local Union 274
The Leadership and Members of Pipefitters Local 274 would like to welcome you to our website where you can find a great deal of information about us.

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Pipefitters Local 274

PIPEFITTER - WELDER

APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATIONS

**2026 RECRUITMENT NOTICE**

Beginning on Monday, May 4th through Friday, May 15th 2026, Pipefitters Local 274, located at 205 Jefferson Road, Parsippany, NJ, will be offering 75 Pipefitter Apprenticeship Applications for the Five-Year Pipefitter Apprentice Training Program. Applications will only be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. When all (75) Applications have been filled, recruitment will be closed. All applications must be filled out in person between the hours of 8:00 AM through 12 PM Mon-Fri. Applicants must be 18 years of age to start the Apprenticeship.

IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AND FILL OUT AN APPLICATION,

COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THAT TIME: (No Exceptions)

(ONLY COPIES OF OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED, NO ORIGINALS)

1. Copy of your High School Diploma or GED

2. Copy of your High School Transcripts or GED Scores

3. Copy of your valid Driver’s License with PHOTO

4. Three (3) letters of Character Reference

5. Copy of ONE of the following

a. Social Security Card

b. U.S. Passport

c. Birth Certificate

*A Form of Government Issued Photo I.D. must be presented at the door.

All applicants will be scheduled for and required to pass the ACT WorkKeys Aptitude Test which examines the skill level for Applied Mathematics and Workplace Documents. Applicants will be responsible for this expense, $40.00 paid by money order only, at the time of testing. For Practice Exams contact ACT WorkKeys or www.act.org/workkeys. Only Applicants meeting or exceeding the minimum score of (5) on both sections of the aptitude test will progress and be scheduled for an interview. All successful applicants selected for the apprenticeship will be required to pass a physical exam and drug test as prescribed by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Pipefitters Local 274 and at the expense of the applicant.

Pipefitters Local 274 Education Fund will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Pipefitters Local 274 Education Fund will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.

No copies will be made on premises for any reason. Please Park in the South Entrance and follow any signs or directions when you arrive. Do not park in the street or block roadways/access.

For more information about the apprenticeship program please visit pipefitters274.org and click on Apprenticeship tab. Any further questions, or currently working in the pipefitting/pipe welding industry please direct to : dbyrne@pipefitters274.org


Journeymen Training

If the United Association wanted to select the area which best reflects this commitment to the training and excellence produced, it could well look to New Jersey. We encourage you to stop by our state-of-the-art training facility for a tour!

In addition to our five-year apprenticeship programs, Pipefitters Local 274 offers continuing education opportunities that includes journeyworker training and certification, as well as an associate’s degree program.

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