Boilermakers Local 105 JATC
Join A Registered Apprenticeship Program
What does a Boilermaker do on the job?
- Loading and unloading materials
- Rigging materials for movement
- Directing crane operations
- Assembling & disassembling scaffolds and platforms
- Inspecting & caring for rigging accessories and equipment
- Burning, gouging and welding
- Removing and replacing tubes
- Interpreting blueprints
- Laying out components
- Erecting support steel beams and columns
- Aligning and fitting components
- Use various welding machines and equipment
Where do Boilermakers Work?
- Oil refineries
- Fossil-fueled power plants
- Chemical plants
- Nuclear power plantsHydro-electric power plants
- Railroads
- Shipyards
- Steel Mills
- Paper Mills
- Processing plants
- Many other industrial sites or plants
Individuals who want to work as Boilermakers should:
- Be interested in welding
- Have mathematical competency
- Be able to work in tight, dark spaces and noisy environments
Why should I become a Boilermaker?
Whether you’re a combo welder, general laborer or looking to join the building trades, consider a career as a union Boilermaker. The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers has been around for more than 120 years, building a proven track record for success. With welding, rigging and construction positions in high demand, union Boilermakers can earn top wages and enjoy excellent benefits, including:
- Full coverage health insurance
- Retirement savings
- Per diem (depending on the jobsite)
- All equipment, hand tools and consumables supplied
- A place to train and practice for jobs and certification testing
All apprentice applicants are evaluated on the same fair basis, without regard to race, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, religious affiliation or genetic information.
4561 U.S. Hwy. 23 S.
Piketon, Ohio 45661
Application Period: Apply Online
Program Length: 4 years
Classroom Hours: 150 hours minimum per year
On-the-Job Hours: 6,000 hours minimum over 4 years
Other Requirements:
At the time of online application, the applicant must upload the following documents:
- High school diploma or GED
- Birth Certificate or Passport
- If applicable: Proof of welding qualifications – including contractor-certified welding certificates or vocational/technical diploma(s)
- If applicable: U.S. military veterans: DD214 record