Business Details
13 Years
experience
Trusted Construction Contractors in Lubbock, TX
UA Local 404 has been a cornerstone of the piping industry since its charter in 2013, though our legacy traces back over a century through the merger of three esteemed locals: 196, 389, and 629. Our organization is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and safety in pipefitting, welding, plumbing, and HVAC-R services. With rigorous training programs and a commitment to continuous skill development, we ensure our members deliver excellence across energy, industrial, commercial, medical, and residential sectors.Our Collective Bargaining Agreement guarantees fair wages, comprehensive health benefits, and retirement security, reflecting our unwavering advocacy for workers' rights and safe job sites. Through partnerships with signatory contractors, we maintain a legacy of collaboration that has never seen a strike, underscoring our dedication to harmonious labor relations and industry leadership.
Services
Pipefitting
Welding
Plumbing
HVAC-R Services
Apprenticeship Training
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer century-old expertise in piping industry training and labor representation.
- Our members undergo rigorous apprenticeship programs with continuous skill development.
- We guarantee fair wages, full-family health insurance, and retirement benefits.
- We enforce strict safety protocols across all job sites through collective agreements.
- Our signatory contractors fund training programs that maintain industry-leading standards.
Associations and certifications
- OSHA
- Registered Apprenticeship Program
- College Accredited
Services
Pipefitting
Our certified pipefitters install and maintain complex piping systems for industrial facilities, energy plants, and commercial buildings. Using precision welding and fabrication techniques, we ensure safe transport of liquids and gases. Clients benefit from ASME-certified workmanship that meets strict safety and compliance standards.
Welding
UA-certified welders perform structural and pipe welding using stick, MIG, and TIG methods. We specialize in critical welds for energy infrastructure and manufacturing plants. Our welders maintain AWS-certified quality through continuous upgrade training and project-specific endorsements.
Plumbing
Licensed plumbers design and install potable water, drainage, and gas piping systems for residential and commercial properties. We handle medical gas systems and backflow prevention with OSHA-compliant safety protocols. Clients receive code-compliant installations with 24/7 emergency repair options.
HVAC-R Services
Our technicians install and service heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems for commercial and industrial facilities. We provide energy-efficient solutions with EPA-certified refrigerant handling. Clients get systems optimized for climate control and regulatory compliance.
Apprenticeship Training
Our five-year apprenticeship combines classroom instruction with on-site training under journeymen. Apprentices earn while learning pipefitting, welding, plumbing, and HVAC-R trades. Graduates receive industry certifications and journeyman status with full union benefits.
Questions
What services does Local 404 provide?
We represent pipefitters, welders, plumbers, and HVAC-R technicians who work on energy infrastructure, industrial plants, hospitals, schools, and residential projects across Texas.
Are your members trained and certified?
Yes. All members complete rigorous apprenticeships and hold OSHA, UA welding certifications, and trade-specific endorsements like medical gas systems and backflow prevention.
Do you offer training for new tradespeople?
Our JATC program provides five-year apprenticeships with classroom instruction, on-site training, and industry certifications for pipefitting, welding, plumbing, and HVAC-R trades.
What benefits do members receive?
Members earn competitive wages, full-family health insurance, 401k plans, and pension benefits through our Collective Bargaining Agreement with signatory contractors.
What areas do you serve?
We operate across Texas with offices in Lubbock, Amarillo, and Wichita Falls, serving commercial, industrial, and residential clients throughout the region.
