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Boilermaker National Joint Apprenticeship Program
Are you thinking about a career move? If so, the Field Construction Boilermaker Apprenticeship Program might be right for you.
The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and its employers are seeking self-motivated individuals with a dedication and willingness to learn superior craftsmanship skills. These individuals should be prepared to become members of construction teams working to erect and repair:
- Power Plants - Nuclear, Coal, Oil, Gas & Hydroelectric
- Waste-To-Energy Plants
- Defense Department Facilities
- Chemical Plants
- Paper Mills
- Pharmaceutical Plants
- Breweries
- Food Processing Facilities
- Air Pollution Equipment
- Stacks
- Water Treatment Plants
- Tank Farms
- Co-Generation Plants
As a Field Construction Boilermaker, an Apprentice is involved in much more than the construction of boilers. In fact, Apprentices typically utilize their technical skills and knowledge to perform the following tasks and duties:
- Welding
- Rigging
- Utilize Pneumatic and Electric Hoists
- Use Hand Signals to Control Crane, Hoist Operations
- Change Crane Booms
- Assemble, Disassemble Scaffolds & Platforms
- Inspect, Care for Rigging Equipment
- Burn & Gouge
- Remove, Bevel, Replace & Roll Tubes
- Read Blueprints
- Reeve Blocks
- Align, Fit Field Components
- Load, Unload Materials
To become a Journeyman Boilermaker, Apprentices are required to complete 6,000-hours of on-the-job training, typically taking four years. During that time, Apprentices must satisfactorily complete self-study lessons, submit on-the-job training modules and attend classroom instruction.
Apprentices will likely experience the following working conditions:
- Weather Exposure – Extreme Heat, Cold
- Demanding, Strenuous Work
- Working at Great Heights
- Traveling to different Jobsites
As a rule, union members are more productive, earn higher wages, have better benefits packages and enjoy greater job stability than nonunion employees. It follows that, as an International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Union member, workers and their families are offered several benefits, including:
- Medical Insurance
- Pension
- Annuity
- Scholarship
- AFL-CIO Union Privilege Program
For more information, please contact:
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