WHAT IS A BOILERMAKER?
Boilermakers are complete metal fabricators. We work with steel, aluminum, and other metals. Our work includes new construction, repair, and maintenance of ships, boilers, cranes, tanks, pipelines, cable-ways, pressure vessels, structural frames, logging equipment, sheet metal and plate transitions, hydroelectric projects and others too numerous to mention.

WHAT IS APPRENTICESHIP?
APPRENTICESHIP describes a three year (6000 hour) program of on-the-job and related training.

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING requires moving from work area to work area within a shop or shipyard. You will be working with a Journeyman to learn all facets of the trade.

RELATED TRAINING consists of attending school two nights a week, three hours per class, for a period of approximately three years. (The school takes a three month break each summer.) Related training is mandatory and is completed after working hours at the scheduled class time.

The first six months (1000 hours) of Apprenticeship is probationary. You can be released/terminated from work during this period if you do not fulfill your obligations as an apprentice, or if your Employer is dissatisfied with your work progress for any reason. There are no appeals rights during this period.

WAGES AND BENEFITS
Apprentices start at 70% of the current Journeymen’s rate of pay for their shop or shipyard. Every six months (1000 hours) of work, apprentices will receive a 5% increase in pay. Upon completion of the Apprenticeship Program, they will receive a Journeyman’s rate of pay.

WHO MAY APPLY FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP?

A person filling out an application for apprenticeship should be at least 18 years of age, a high school graduate or GED equivalent, and be able to perform the physical work of the trade and to comprehend related training.

Recruitment, selection, employment and training of apprentices shall be without discrimination due to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or as otherwise specified by law.

HOW TO APPLY FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP

Come to the Apprenticeship Office at:
6770 East Marginal Way S., B-122
Seattle, WA 98108
where you will take a basic math test and receive an application.

Bring your ID, proof you can work in the country (Social Security Card) and GED or HS diploma.

You can take the application with you to fill out and return to our office. Each applicant must provide proof of citizenship or green card, birth certificate, driver’s license, social security card,   and grade transcripts. You may also want to include letters of recommendation from previous Employers or Instructors. Additional documentation will enhance your evaluation and eventual placement.

When we receive your application package, we will schedule you for an oral interview with the JATC Committee, and notify you where and when to appear. During the interview you will be scored on your answers to questions posed by the Committee. The combined results of your math test and oral interview will determine your rank in the Apprentice Candidates Eligibility Pool.
 

HOW TO BECOME AN APPRENTICE
Once you are placed in the Candidates Eligibility Pool you may be called to interview with an employer.

When an employer requests an apprentice, the Apprenticeship Coordinator will refer applicants from the Candidates List in order of their rank in the Eligibility Pool.

Apprenticeship candidates in the eligibility pool are also welcome to seek out their own employment as an Apprentice.

GENERAL INFORMATION

WORK PERFORMED - Reading and understanding blueprints, lofting, layout work, template making and the ability to meet very close tolerances fitting parts together, torch cutting and welding with many processes (Stick, MIG, TIG, Resistance, Dual-shield, Inner-shield Submerged Arc, etc.) are required in most shops and shipyards. Boilermakers are expected to know the functions of and how to operate such equipment as shears, friction saws, drill presses, brakes, rolls and iron workers. Power tools used include drills, hand-held and stationary grinders, shears, saws, impact tools, hydraulic jacks, come-alongs, chain hoists, etc. You may be required to rig loads that weigh several hundred pounds or more. Rigging requires the use of rope, steel cables, chains, wire rope, spreader bars, magnets and other rigging attachments and accessories.

WORK CONDITIONS - Boilermakers often work in extreme temperatures and conditions, and in confined spaces. At times you will work in areas that have less than adequate ventilation. There will be heavy lifting and climbing to work in high places. The work can often be dirty and difficult.

EMPLOYER EXPECTATIONS -Before becoming employed, all applicants are required to pass a drug screening test and to accurately complete an employer’s job application. Good attendance is mandatory, as are safe work habits. You are expected to take proper care of and have respect for tools and equipment, provide eight hours of work for eight hours of pay, and display respect and common courtesy for fellow workers and supervisors.

EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS – All members are entitled to fair Union representation, livable wages, benefits, and the opportunity to achieve Journeyman status.
PUGET SOUND EMPLOYERS

BOILERMAKERS

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

 


APPRENTICESHIP COORDINATOR
Frank Gosser
(206) 624-4707
(206) 391-2996

Contact Us:

boilermakerapprenticeship@msn.com 

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BUSINESS MANAGER
Gary Powers – Local #104