Boilermakers; Updated
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor & Trades, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Operator
Careers In Construction
Boilermakers perform welding and rigging work in the following areas:
Powerhouses (nuclear and fossil fuel), chemical plants and refineries. Work involves erection and maintenance of smoke stacks, water towers, tanks and pressure vessels.
Four (4) Years–6,000 Hours including 144 hours of class work yearly.
- Apprentices receive eight sets of lessons (1 set every 6 months) and must pass advancement tests.
- Apprentices must complete on-the-job training sheets and complete and submit monthly reports.
- 1st 6 months: 60% of journeyman wage
- 2nd 6 months: 65% of journeyman wage
- 3rd 6 months: 70% of journeyman wage
- 4th 6 months: 75% of journeyman wage
- 5th 6 months: 80% of journeyman wage
- 6th 6 months: 85% of journeyman wage
- 7th 6 months: 90% of journeyman wage
- 8th 6 months: 95% of journeyman wage
- National Benefits, Health and Welfare, Pension and Annuity
- Must be at least 18-years old.
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.
Boilermakers work in extreme weather conditions, at great heights, on various types of scaffolds which include sky climbers and in confined spaces.
Recommended Preparatory Classes:Mathematics, science, drafting, welding and blueprint reading.
Abilities:- Must be in good physical condition.
- Must be able to work in confined spaces.
- Must be able to lift heavy objects and do a lot of climbing.
(Helpful, but not necessary for acceptance.) Welding experience is beneficial, but not required.
Contact:Boilermakers Local Union #1
2941 Archer Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60608
Phone:
Fax:
Area Representatives:- John Riel
- Eric Davis
Three Rivers Construction Alliance | 233 Springfield Ave. | Joliet, IL 60435 | Phone: (877) 740-TRCA (8722) | Fax:
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