About Us

TJAC offers apprentice and journeymen training. School is open daily for refresher and specialized training.
​TJAC is a non-profit, college accredited, 5 year apprenticeship program with small classrooms of 10-20 students. Tuition is covered by negotiated benefits between our signatory contractors and Local Union 372.  Students can also pursue higher levels of education through a partnership with Washtenaw Community College, Eastern Gateway Community College and Shelton State Community College. 
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Men and women learn beginning & advanced math, plumbing, HVAC, blueprint & drawing, calculator layouts, welding, cutting, soldering, brazing, rigging, OSHA, CPR/first aid, crane signals and foreman's certification.
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Upon successful completion of the program they will be Journeymen and Journeywomen in the field of plumbing, pipefitting, and welding.

Hours

Mon-Wed:  11:00 am - 9:00 pm
                           (during school year)
Mon.-Thurs:  8:00 am - 4:00 pm
​                            (non-school year)
Thu:  8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Our COMMITTEE
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Greg Howell
​Committee Chairman
President / Owner
​Dixie Mechanical
Scott Nichols
​Committee Member
​Vice President of Fabrication
​McAbee Construction
Patrick Swann
​Committee Member
Fabrication Superintendent
​McAbee Construction
Shane Barrentine
Committee Member
Executive Board
​Local 372
Seth Russell
​ Committee Member
​​Job Steward
McAbee Construction
Local 372
Jason Thomas
Committee Member
Job Steward
Dixie Mecahnical
Local 372

Our Instructors
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Will Marable
Training Director
Beau Massengale
Pipefitting/ Certifications Instructor
Jed Ralston
Pipefitting Instructor
Seth Russell
Advanced Welding Instructor
Conner Tubbs
Service Instructor
Chris Lindsey
Welding Instructor
Shane Barrentine
Pipefitting Instructor
Kevin Jones
Welding​Instructor
Adam May
Pipefitting Instructor
David Barger
Pipefitting Instructor
Jaden Burtard
Welding Instructor

OUR CONTRACTORS