Plumbers and Pipefitter's Local Union 6 Rochester MN

Business Overview

Plumbers and Pipefitter's Local Union 6 Rochester MN is a trade union that trains and supports plumbers and pipefitters in southeast Minnesota. The union runs a large training facility and sponsors a paid five-year apprenticeship with step-up wages and health insurance. Members work with residential and commercial contractors across the area, and many listed contractors provide emergency plumbing response.

The union’s staff includes journeymen instructors, apprentices, and business agents who coordinate training and job placement. Services are written for both homeowners and businesses, with hands-on training that reflects real-world jobs in houses, clinics, and manufacturing sites common to the Rochester area.

Key Services

• Plumbing inspection and system evaluation for homes and businesses.
• Paid apprenticeship program (five years) with progressive pay increases and health benefits.
• Classroom instruction and hands-on training in system design, welding, and advanced pipe technologies.
• Maintenance of a list of licensed contractors for employment and dispatch.
• Partnerships with local contractors who handle emergency plumbing calls.

Areas Served

The union and its member contractors serve: Rochester, MN; Byron, MN; Marion, MN; Haverhill, MN; and Buffalo City, WI. Work focuses on the local housing stock, newer commercial builds, and facilities that must run year-round in a cold Minnesota climate.

Company History

Founded in 1898, the union has trained generations of tradespeople. Over time it grew into a 22,000 square-foot training center with classrooms and shop areas for welding and complex piping work. The program adapted as plumbing technology changed, adding coursework on modern materials and system design.

The union’s role shifted from only job placement to active workforce development. It now helps local contractors find skilled workers and helps apprentices move into journeyman roles. That steady presence has shaped the local workforce for more than a century.

Leadership

The local is governed by elected officers and business agents with decades of field experience. Leaders focus on training, safety, and connecting members to work in the Rochester area. They also work with schools and contractors to keep training relevant to local needs.

Specialties & Highlights

• Paid five-year apprenticeship with increasing wages and health insurance from day one of apprenticeship.
• 22,000 sq. ft. facility with hands-on labs for welding and advanced piping techniques.
• Emphasis on system design and real-world job skills for both residential and commercial work.
• Maintains a roster of licensed local contractors for job placement and emergency response.

Why Locals Choose Plumbers and Pipefitter's Local Union 6 Rochester MN

Locals rely on the union for steady training and a practical pathway into a skilled trade. The apprenticeship pays while people learn. The union’s ties to Rochester contractors mean apprentices move quickly from classroom to job site.

Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM. The union stays active in the community and in local construction projects — a practical, long-standing presence in Rochester, MN.