UA Local 168 represents plumbers & steamfitters in Marietta, OH. Below: wage scale context, jurisdiction, apprenticeship routes, and the signatory contractors that hire from this hall.
UA Local 168 runs its own dispatch and out-of-work list — call the hall to confirm hours, books and what to bring. Gulfstream is a private recruiter and does not control hall referral.
UA Local 168 has not published a current journeyman wage sheet we can source, so no contract rate is shown for this local. For reference only, the reporting-wide average for plumbers & steamfitters locals is $47.51/hr ($69.19 total package) — a benchmark, not this local's rate. Confirm the current rate with the hall's business office. We publish the local's own rate, package and effective date as soon as it is available.
UA Local 168 has not published a current wage sheet to the public rate sources we track, so the figure above is the reporting-wide plumbers average, not this hall's own scale. Members dispatched out of this hall work commercial mechanical and process piping, chiller and boiler work, HVAC piping and hydronics and service, retrofit and shutdown work for signatory contractors throughout the Marietta, OH area, and local scale in the Marietta market is normally set by the hall's current collective bargaining agreement — confirm it with the business office before quoting.
Gulfstream recruits plumbers talent for commercial mechanical, plumbing, piping, sheet metal and building automation contractors in and around Marietta. We are a private recruiting firm — we do not dispatch, set, or negotiate Local 168 rates. For current Marietta scale, dispatch standing, or apprenticeship intake, contact the hall directly.
UA Local 168 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall — call 740-373-7965 to confirm dispatch hours, required documents (union card, certifications, ID) and current list standing before traveling in. Contact details are imported from the UA, SMART and IBEW public directories. Gulfstream is a private recruiting firm, is not affiliated with the local, and does not control hall dispatch.
United Association Local 168 represents skilled plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters across the Mid-Ohio Valley, headquartered in Marietta, Ohio. This local serves as a critical labor source for the region's industrial and commercial infrastructure, particularly within the energy and manufacturing sectors that define the local economy. By maintaining a highly trained workforce, Local 168 ensures that large-scale mechanical projects meet rigorous safety and performance standards. The organization oversees the training of apprentices and the continuing education of journeymen to keep pace with evolving technologies in piping systems, medical gas, and high-pressure steam applications.
The Marietta market is strategically positioned near significant industrial corridors, making Local 168 a vital partner for signatory contractors operating in southeastern Ohio and western West Virginia. Members are dispatched to a variety of project sites, including chemical processing plants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. Because the regional economy relies heavily on industrial output, the labor demand for pipefitters often fluctuates based on facility turnarounds and capital expansion projects. For tradespeople and contractors alike, Local 168 provides the structure necessary to manage complex mechanical systems while upholding the prevailing wage standards and benefits required for a sustainable middle-class career in the trades.
Journeyman wages for UA Local 168 are established through collective bargaining between the union and signatory contractor associations. While specific hourly rates are not publicly published here, the total compensation package includes both the base check rate and significant employer-paid fringes. Apprentices typically start at a percentage of the journeyman rate, often beginning around 40-50% and increasing in 5% or 10% increments as they complete required classroom hours and on-the-job training milestones. These scheduled raises ensure that as a worker's skill set grows, their compensation reflects their increased productivity. To obtain the most current wage scale, including specific dollar amounts for taxable income and total packages, individuals should contact the Local 168 business office directly to request the latest fringe benefit report.
The chartered jurisdiction for UA Local 168 encompasses several counties in southeastern Ohio, centered around the Marietta metropolitan area. This territory covers a mix of rural and industrial zones where members perform work on commercial plumbing, industrial process piping, and HVAC systems. The local's reach extends to projects along the Ohio River, involving significant cooperation with neighboring locals for large-scale industrial builds. Members are expected to travel within this multi-county footprint for dispatch, ensuring that signatory contractors have access to qualified labor regardless of the project's specific location. The jurisdiction covers all phases of the piping trade, from underground utility work to high-altitude refinery maintenance and complex boiler installations.
The contractor landscape for Local 168 is comprised of approximately 11 signatory firms tracked on this page, ranging from local mechanical service providers to large-scale industrial primes. These companies specialize in diverse sectors including heavy a mechanical contractor for the energy sector and commercial plumbing for institutional facilities. Hiring often follows the project lifecycle, with surges in labor demand occurring during major plant shutdowns or new facility construction. Signatory contractors benefit from a predictable cost of labor and a referral system that provides pre-vetted, drug-tested, and OSHA-certified professionals. This relationship allows contractors to bid on complex public and private works that require a high degree of technical proficiency and adherence to strict project timelines.
Members have access to various UA certifications, including medical gas installation, backflow prevention, and various ASME welding certifications (such as 6G). The JATC in Marietta provides the necessary equipment and proctored testing environments to ensure members can meet the specific requirements of industrial signatory contractors throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley region.
During facility turnarounds or shutdowns, Local 168 often utilizes a referral list to man projects that require high volumes of pipefitters for short durations. These projects typically involve intensive maintenance and piping replacement. If local demand exceeds the current membership, the local may pull travelers from neighboring UA locals to fulfill contractor manning requirements.
Yes, while the region has a heavy industrial pipefitting presence, Local 168 is a combined local representing both plumbers and pipefitters. Members work on commercial plumbing systems for hospitals, schools, and government buildings. The apprenticeship program includes comprehensive training in both sanitary drainage and potable water systems alongside a mechanical contractor applications.
Gulfstream Strategic Placements has tracked the signatory landscape and labor market for UA locals since 2014. While we provide reference data on wages and jurisdiction, specific member reviews or internal union ratings are best found through direct engagement with the local's membership or by attending public informational sessions at the Marietta headquarters.
UA Local 168 is seated in Marietta, Ohio (OH). We hold published wage sheets for 30 locals across Ohio — compare nearby scales before you take a call.
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Journeyman scales as last published by each local. Rates change every contract cycle — confirm with the hall.
UA Local 168 is headquartered in Marietta, OH and dispatches plumbers & steamfitters manpower throughout its chartered jurisdiction. Work performed inside that territory falls under the local's collective bargaining agreement and wage schedule, even when the contractor is based elsewhere and travels in.
Most locals require applicants to be at least 18, legally able to work in the U.S., hold a high school diploma or GED, pass a basic math/aptitude assessment and a drug screen, and be physically able to perform plumbers & steamfitters work. Some Local 168 programs give preference to applicants inside the jurisdiction or to veterans. Eligibility rules are set by the local's Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC), so confirm the current criteria with the hall before applying.
Apprenticeship applications go through the UA Local 168 JATC, not through a contractor or a recruiter. Applications typically open in defined intake windows each year: you submit the application with proof of age, education, and residency, sit for an aptitude test, and then interview. Ranked applicants are placed on an eligibility list and indentured as signatory contractors call for apprentices. Gulfstream Strategic Placements does not process apprenticeship applications — contact the Local 168 training center directly.
Plumbers & Steamfitters apprenticeships generally run four to five years — roughly 8,000–10,000 hours of on-the-job training plus several hundred classroom hours per year. Apprentices earn a paycheck the entire time, stepping up through the wage periods until they turn out as journeymen at 100% of scale.
Signatory contractors hire through the local's hiring hall, so working under the UA Local 168 agreement generally means being a member or being organized in through the local's process. Journeymen from other locals can travel in by signing the out-of-work book, subject to the local's referral rules and manpower needs. Non-union plumbers & steamfitters professionals are usually placed with open-shop contractors instead — we recruit for both.
We track 11 signatory contractors working under the UA Local 168 agreement, listed on this page with their websites and LinkedIn pages. Signatory shops are the employers legally able to hire Local 168 members and pay the negotiated scale.
Wage rates vary widely by local and market. Use the Union Pay Scale Explorer to sort every UA and SMART local by hourly wage, total package, and annualized pay so you can benchmark Local 168 against neighboring jurisdictions and other plumbers & steamfitters markets.
The UA Local 168 hall is at 201 Front St Marietta, OH 45750, serving Marietta, OH and the surrounding jurisdiction. Hall phone: 740-373-7965.
UA Local 168 runs its own referral procedure and books are signed at the hall. Call the hall at 740-373-7965 to confirm dispatch hours, required documents (union card, certifications, ID) and current list standing before traveling in — Gulfstream does not control hall dispatch.
UA Local 168 can be reached at 740-373-7965. Contact details are imported from the union's public directory listing — confirm hours with the hall.