Boilermaker at Boilermakers JATC
at Boilermakers JATC in Page, AZ
About This Program
The Boilermakers JATC sponsors this registered union boilermaker apprenticeship in Page, AZ. As a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) program, it carries the backing of organized labor and adheres to established union standards for training quality, safety, and apprentice wages. Apprentices earn pay from day one of the program.
This 4-year, time-based apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work hands-on with boilers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and industrial storage tanks — learning fabrication, welding, fitting, and rigging. Classroom coursework covers metallurgy, safety regulations, blueprint reading, and welding certification preparation.
Graduates of this JATC program earn journeyman boilermaker status, opening doors to careers in power generation, petrochemical processing, and heavy industrial construction. The union affiliation provides apprentices with access to labor protections, negotiated wage scales, and a professional network that supports long-term career advancement.
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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