BOILERMAKERS

Scope of Work - Assemble boilers, tanks, vats and pressure vessels according to blueprint specifications, using power tools and handtools.  The duties of the boilermaker include welding, acetylene burning, riveting, caulking, rigging, fitting up, grounding, reaming and impact machine operating. Construction and repair of utility plants, chemical plants, automotive plants, refineries, paper and steel manufacturing facilities, ore processing and mine plants throughout the entire State of Michigan.

Working Conditions - Active and strenuous.  Stand for prolonged periods.  Indicate no fear of height or hazardous work, confined space work or work in the nuclear industry.  Frequently work in dirty conditions on dirty equipment.  May require considerable heavy lifting.

Apprenticeship Requirements

Length of Program - 4 years.

Requirements - Require high school diploma or GED, and be a minimum of 18 years old.  Also required are passage of an entrance exam, pre-physical evaluation and drug test.

Courses Required - Minimum of 600 hours classroom training in the following areas:  Torch Cutting, Gouging, Gas Tungsten Arc, Gas Metal Arc, Plasma Arc, Submerged Arc, Bevel Tube, Tube Replacement, Rigging, Crane Set-Up and Block Reeving.

Boilermakers Local 169 - Boilermakers Training Center
7351 Steadman
Dearborn, MI  48126
www.boilermakers.org
boilermakers@ameritech.net
(313) 584-0566 
FAX (313) 584-8777      Tony Jacobs, Administrator

John Marek, Career Opportunity Consultant-
(313) 584-8520

Territories Covered:  Entire state, except counties of Hillsdale, Lenawee and Monroe.

For information, write to:

Boilermaker Local Lodge #169
5936 Chase Road
Dearborn , MI 48126

Boilermakers Local 85
319 Glenwood Road
P.O. Box 35 Rossford , OH 43460
(419) 666-7761
FAX (419) 666-1933

Dennis Lark, Training Coordinato
r Great Lakes Area Boilmakers Apprenticeship Program (G.L.A.B.A.P.) @ Boilmakers Local 85 Gerald Bullock, Local Coordinator – (419) 666-9724

For information, write to:

Great Lakes Area Boilermakers Apprenticeship Program
5666 West 95 th Street
Oaklawn , IL 60453
(708) 636-6656
FAX (708) 636-6696