CONNECT WITH US Home About Us Industry Standards Apprenticeship Join Us Find A Contractor Industry News Contact Plumbing What is a Plumber? A plumber is a skilled craftsperson that installs and repairs pipe systems that carry water, waste drainage, natural and medical gas in buildings. They join pipes and install fixtures like bathtubs, toilets, dishwashers, and water heaters. Often they design these systems themselves or they may work from blueprints and drawings. Plumbers play a key role in keeping residents safe every day by installing, repairing and servicing many different kinds of systems that come into contacts with human beings, from potable drinking water to natural gas. If these systems do not meet National, State and Local Codes, they could cause sickness, disabilities and even death. How to Prepare for the Trade Knowledge of general math - algebra, geometry, trigonometry Knowledge of general science - chemistry and physics Drafting and blueprint reading Good science and English skills Welding Apprenticeship training for a plumber includes everything from basic shop and electricity to plumbing codes and water supplies & backflow. The five-year training program through the Piping Industry allows apprentices to obtain 8,500 hours of on-the-job training under the direction of a professional plumber while earning a competitive wage. Click here to learn more about the Piping Industry apprenticeship program and to take the first step towards an exciting career. Our Trades Community Minded Industry Affiliations Projects Looking for an Exciting Career in Plumbing? With Good Wages and Excellent Benefits Get Started on a Career in Plumbing. Featured Video Contact Us The Northwest Ohio Piping Industry 7570 Caple Blvd., Northwood OH 43619 Phone: 419-662-4795 | Fax: 419-662-4534 Email: info@pipingindustry.com Public Officials Request Info Want more info about the Piping Industry? News Media Social Media Home | About Us | Industry Standards | Apprenticeship | Join Us | Find A Contractor | News | Contact 7570 Caple Blvd., Northwood, OH 43619 | Phone: 419-662-4795 | Fax: 419-662-4534 © 2021 The Piping Industry Website Design & Maintenance: BMA Media Group