Local Union 342




For decades Local Union 342 has been graduating the industries top welders and pipefitters.

Welding & Orbital Welding
Sheilded metal arc and tungsten inert gas welding; soldering and brazing; computerized welding for high purity systems.

Plastic Pipe Fusion
Bead and crevice-free, socket, butt and infrared jointing
Industrial Instrumentation: Installation and maintenance of modern high-tech instrumentation and control systems

High Purity Process Piping Systems
For micro-electronic, pharmaceutical and biotechnology processes Computer Skills: The basics of computer operation and CAD drawing; computerized energy management systems and direct digital controls
Drafting & Mechanical Drawing: Advanced plan reading and related drawing ; materials identification and takeoff

Medical Gas
Installation, service and repair of systems that provide life-giving oxygen and other gases to hospital patients

Steam Technology
Testing and troubleshooting steam and hydronic systems; boiler installation and controls
Customer Service/Safety: Interpersonal and communication skills; project management: health and safety codes; Plumbing Code; Mechanical Code; Fire Protection Code; chemical safety; hazard communications; CPR & first aid


Our apprentices attend classes two nights a week for five years. All courses run from September through May, and are conveniently scheduled during the evening. With quality instructors, our courses incorporate theoretical and textual study with hands-on and on-the-job experience. Graduates of this rigorous training program acquire a level of expertise few in the industry can match.



The Kellogg Training Center offers instruction and Certification in many specialty areas. Current Certification Programs include:
• ARC & TIG Welding Hazard Communications (HAZ-COM)
• Computerized Orbital Welding Plastic Piping for Gas Distribution Syst.
• Medical Gas Installation & Brazing PP & PVDF Fusion
• OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
• First-Aid/CPR
• Hazardous Materials (HAZ-MAT) Toxic Gases Awareness

The James W. Kellogg Training Center&United Association Local Union 342Joint Apprenticeship & Training Commitee