Boilermaker at Boilermaker Northeastern Area Apprenticeship Committee
at Boilermaker Northeastern Area Apprenticeship Committee in E. Hartford, CT
About This Program
The Boilermaker Northeastern Area Apprenticeship Committee sponsors this registered boilermaker apprenticeship based in East Hartford, CT. This employer-sponsored, non-union program offers a structured and fully paid pathway into the boilermaker trade, combining hands-on job site experience with formal technical education over a 4-year period.
The program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly with experienced boilermakers to learn the fabrication, assembly, installation, and maintenance of boilers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and industrial tanks. Classroom instruction covers welding theory and practice, rigging safety, metallurgy, blueprint reading, and applicable OSHA regulations.
Graduates earn journeyman boilermaker credentials, qualifying them for careers at power plants, refineries, and industrial manufacturing facilities throughout the Northeast and beyond. The boilermaker trade offers strong earning potential for qualified journeymen, and this apprenticeship provides a rigorous, career-focused foundation for long-term success.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$32
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Boilermaker Career Outlook
National Median
$32.3/hr
~$67,184/yr
Apprentice Start
$20/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Boilermaker employment is tied to energy sector activity, industrial construction, and power plant maintenance. While the workforce is small, demand remains steady due to the critical need for pressure vessel maintenance and the complexity of the work. Retirements are creating openings. Workers with ASME welding certifications and willingness to travel have excellent employment prospects.
What to Expect as a Boilermaker Apprentice
Duration
4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Boilermaker
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Connecticut
Boilermakers in Connecticut are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
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