Summary of the Trade
Assemble boilers, tanks, vats and pressure vessels according to blueprint specifications, using power tools and hand tools. 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.
Workkeys Scores
Applied Mathematics: 6
Graphic Literacy: 6
Workplace Documents: 5
Program Length
4 YEARS
What to Anticipate
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. Working indoors or outdoors.
Occupations
Boilermakers
Contact Information
Boilermakers Local 169: Boilermakers Training Center
Contact Person: Michael Card
Phone: 313-584-8520
Email: ashley@boilermakerslocal169.org
www.boilermakerslocal169.com
Requirements
- Reliable travel
- High School Diploma/GED
- Pass a drug test
- 18+ years
- Valid Driver’s License
Required Documents
- High School Diploma or GE
- Birth Certificate
- Any welding experience or certification (if applicable)
- DD214 (if applicable)