Plumbers & Fitters Local 675The Plumbers & Fitters Local 675 provides the stamp of pride and quality on every project undertaken – from power plants, water treatment plants, oil refineries, hospitals, government and commercial buildings, hotels and luxury resorts, and high-rise condominiums to single-family homes in residential neighborhoods.
Historical Data Founded in 1919 with 50 members, the Plumbers & Fitters Local 675 received its charter from the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada.
Certification programs are also available, from backflow prevention, medical gas, CFC and Hazzwopper training to First-Aid and CPR training.
Historical Data Founded in 1919 with 50 members, the Plumbers & Fitters Local 675 received its charter from the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada.
AffiliationThe Plumbers & Fitters Local 675 is a member of the Hawaii Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO (BTC). The Hawaii BTC is an umbrella organization of 16 separate trade unions.
Officers| Business Manager/ Financial Secretary-Treasurer |
Reginald V. Castanares, Jr. |
| President | Donovan Lewis |
| Vice President | Valentino Ceria |
| Recording Secretary | Tracy Tanouye |
| Sentry | David Kamakea, III |
Skill Areas Union members hold specialized skills in plumbing, pipefitting, refrigeration, air conditioning, fire sprinkler systems, and welding. The Union provides extensive training and certification to members through the Plumbers & Fitters prestigious training facilities that offer hands-on and classroom training, including video distance learning.
ExpertiseOur members are highly trained in service, new construction, repair, and renovation work in several key areas including:| *Plumbing & Heating | *Medical Gas Systems |
| *Air Conditioning/Refrigeration | *Power Plant Systems |
| *Fire Protection Systems | *DDC/Pneumatic Control Systems |
| *Hazardous Waste Systems | *Waste Water Sewage Treatment |
| *Oil & Gas Refineries | *Steam/Condensate Systems |
| *Solar Systems | *Irrigation/Lawn Sprinkler Systems |
| *Pipe Welding |
Certification programs are also available, from backflow prevention, medical gas, CFC and Hazzwopper training to First-Aid and CPR training.
Apprenticeship5-year program, 10,000 work hours on-the-job training, plus ten semesters of related classroom instruction.