Boilermakers (Updated May 2009)

Three Rivers Construction Alliance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National Benefits

Health and Welfare

Pension and Annuity

Job summary

Three Rivers Construction Alliance is seeking apprentices for Boilermaker work in the Chicago area. The program spans four years (6,000 hours total, including 144 hours of class work yearly).

Wages advance each six months from 60% of journeyman wage to 95% over eight 6-month periods, with benefits including health, welfare, pension, and annuity. Applicants must be 18+ with a high school diploma or GED; welding/blueprint reading are helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Welding experience and blueprint reading are beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and rigging work in powerhouses, chemical plants and refineries.
• Erect and maintain smoke stacks, water towers, tanks and pressure vessels.
• Work in extreme weather, heights, and on scaffolds including sky climbers.

Skills

Physical fitness

Confined spaces

Lifting heavy objects

Climbing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Careers In Construction

Boilermakers perform welding and rigging work in the following areas: Powerhouses (nuclear and fossil fuel), chemical plants and refineries. Work involves erection and maintenance of smoke stacks, water towers, tanks and pressure vessels.

Length of Apprenticeship:

Four (4) Years–6,000 Hours including 144 hours of class work yearly.

• Apprentices receive eight sets of lessons (1 set every 6 months) and must pass advancement tests.
• Apprentices must complete on-the-job training sheets and complete and submit monthly reports.

Wage Information:

• 1st 6 months: 60% of journeyman wage
• 2nd 6 months: 65% of journeyman wage
• 3rd 6 months: 70% of journeyman wage
• 4th 6 months: 75% of journeyman wage
• 5th 6 months: 80% of journeyman wage
• 6th 6 months: 85% of journeyman wage
• 7th 6 months: 90% of journeyman wage
• 8th 6 months: 95% of journeyman wage

Benefits:

• National Benefits, Health and Welfare, Pension and Annuity

Basic Requirements:

• Must be at least 18-years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.

Working Conditions:

Boilermakers work in extreme weather conditions, at great heights, on various types of scaffolds which include sky climbers and in confined spaces.

Recommended Preparatory Classes:

Mathematics, science, drafting, welding and blueprint reading.

Abilities:

• Must be in good physical condition.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects and do a lot of climbing.

Work Experience:

(Helpful, but not necessary for acceptance.) Welding experience is beneficial, but not required.

Contact:

Boilermakers Local Union #1

2941 Archer Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60608

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Area Representatives:

• John Riel
• Eric Davis

Three Rivers Construction Alliance | 233 Springfield Ave. | Joliet, IL 60435 | Phone: (877) 740-TRCA (8722) | Fax: [phone]