Safety
Our pipe fitters all belong to Chicago Pipe Fitters Local 597, which is known for its professionalism and state-of-the-art, 198,000-square-foot training facility in Mokena, Ill. All LU 597 members are required to complete a four-year apprenticeship program with more than 2,000 hours of on-the-job and classroom training per year. LU 597 members continually upgrade their skills, earning certifications that ensure their professionalism and safety. With training classes in welding, HVAC mechanical services, medical gas, rigging and U.A. Star exams for HVAC and pipe fitting mastery, there are no better-trained piping professionals in the industry than those at Northwoods.