Apprenticeship

BOILERMAKERS

Union

Boilermakers are complete metal fabricators who build and repair ships, fishing boats, ferries, barges, cranes, offshore drilling platforms, boilers, tanks, pressure vessels, plate and structural fabrications. Boilermakers perform welding, automatic and manual burning, blueprint reading, layout and template making, CAD (computer aided drawings), rigging, operation of mobile and stationary cranes, operation of shears, brakes, rolls, drill press, saws
and all other metal fabrication equipment.

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Boilermakers Union Local 104

Puget Sound Employers Boilermakers App & Train Trust

Step 1: Verify Eligibility

Required Qualifications

1) 18 Years of age
2) Physically Able
3) High school diploma or GED
4) Must pass drug screen test

Step 2: Apply

Apply

Apply at local training facility Wednesdays 0930 – 1100
Complete basic math test
Provide proof of age, education, copies of DD-214 and necessary I-9 Documents, optional: resume, letters of recommendation, certificates
*Veterans - Apply through Helmets to Hardhats for fast-track to apprenticeship

Applicant Pool

Placed in pool of eligible applicants
Complete Interview
Ranked based on interview and basic math test score

Step 3: Start with local 104

6000 hours/3 years on-the-job training
Minimum of 176 hours of education each year at
Two nights a week for 3 quarters
*Depending on work experience, college instruction may not be required

Wages

Start at 70% of current journeyperson’s rate.
Gain 5% pay increase after every 1,000 hours of on the job training (approx. 6 months) and required schooling.
Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.

Starting Hourly Pay:
$27.02 + Benefits + Optional Housing Allowance
Housing allowance can be found using the GI Bill® Comparison Tool

SEARCH SCHOOL NAME: PUGET SOUND EMPLOYERS BOILERMAKERS APP & TRAIN TRUST

Boilermakers Union Local 502

Step 1: Verify Eligibility

Required Qualifications

1) 18 Years Old
2) Physically Able
3) High School diploma/GED
4) Reliable transportation
5) Must pass drug screen test

Step 2: Apply

Apply

Apply at local union office on the first Wednesday of the month 1300 – 1700
Or complete Application Request in order to submit application by mail
Provide copies of diploma or GED, DD-214, birth certificate or valid I-9 Documents, and proof of prior training (i.e. welding certification)
*Veterans - Apply through Helmets to Hardhats for fast-track to apprenticeship

Applicant Pool

Placed in pool of eligible applicants

Step 3: Start with Local 502

Apprenticeship

4 years with a minimum of 6,000 hours on-the-job training
Minimum of 144 hours of education each year at local union hall
2 nights a week for 3 quarters
*Depending on work experience, college instruction may not be required

Wages

Start at 70% of current journeyperson’s rate.
Gain 5% pay increase after every 1,000 hours of on the job training (approx. 6 months) and required schooling.
Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.

Starting Hourly Pay:
$27.02 + Benefits + Optional Housing Allowance
Housing allowance can be found using the GI Bill® Comparison Tool

SEARCH SCHOOL NAME: WESTERN STATES BOILERMAKERS

Boilermakers Union Local 242

Step 1: Verify Eligibility

Required Qualifications

1) 18 Years Old
2) Physically Able
3) High School diploma/GED
4) Reliable transportation
5) Must pass drug screen test

Step 2: Apply

Apply

Apply at local union office on the first Wednesday of the month 1300 – 1700
Or complete Application Request in order to submit application by mail
Provide copies of diploma or GED, DD-214, birth certificate or valid I-9 Documents, and proof of prior training (i.e. welding certification)
*Veterans - Apply through Helmets to Hardhats for fast-track to apprenticeship

Applicant Pool

Placed in pool of eligible applicants

Step 3: Start with local 242

Apprenticeship

4 years with a minimum of 6,000 hours on-the-job training
Minimum of 144 hours of education each year at local union hall
2 nights a week for 3 quarters
*Depending on work experience, college instruction may not be required

Wages

Start at 70% of current journeyperson’s rate.
Gain 5% pay increase after every 1,000 hours of on the job training (approx. 6 months) and required schooling.
Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.

Starting Hourly Pay:
$27.02 + Benefits + Optional Housing Allowance
Housing allowance can be found using the GI Bill® Comparison Tool

SEARCH SCHOOL NAME: WESTERN STATES BOILERMAKERS

Calculate Starting Pay With GI Bill ®

Estimated Wage Calculator

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*Contact union local for updated wage information.

GI Bill Usage Breakdown:
100% - 1-6 months
80% - 6-12 months
60% - 12-18 months
40% - 18-24 months
20% - 24-30 months
*Usage Optional

Eligible veterans in an approved Apprenticeship Program can use their GI Bill® benefit and receive a tax-free stipend on a monthly basis. The Post 9/11 GI Bill® stipend is the equivalent of the Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) of an E-5 with dependents (based on the zip code of the training facility) which is paid addition to normal wages. Refer to the chart below to understand how Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits are paid, or consult the VA website www.benefits.va.gov/gibill (Link) to see how other VA chapters are paid for Apprenticeship Training.

BOILERMAKERS

Union

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Estimated Wage Calculator

GI Bill Usage Breakdown: 100% - 1-6 months 80% - 6-12 months 60% - 12-18 months 40% - 18-24 months 20% - 24-30 months *Usage Optional

GI Bill Usage Breakdown:
100% - 1-6 months
80% - 6-12 months
60% - 12-18 months
40% - 18-24 months
20% - 24-30 months
*Usage Optional