Boilermaker at Boilermakers Northeastern Jac Local #5, Zone 175
at Boilermakers Northeastern Jac Local #5, Zone 175 in Oswego, NY
About This Program
Boilermakers Northeastern JAC Local #5, Zone 175 sponsors this registered union boilermaker apprenticeship based in Oswego, NY. This JATC program provides union-affiliated training with structured wage scales, labor protections, and a clear progression from apprentice to journeyman over 4 years of paid, combined instruction.
The program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop trade competencies in boiler fabrication, welding, pressure vessel installation, rigging, and industrial equipment maintenance through supervised site work. Classroom sessions address metallurgy, blueprint reading, OSHA standards, and welding techniques to build a solid technical foundation.
Graduating from Zone 175's program earns apprentices journeyman boilermaker status. Located in Oswego, NY — a region with significant power generation infrastructure — graduates are well-positioned to find employment locally and throughout Upstate New York and the broader northeastern industrial market. The JATC affiliation provides ongoing professional support and union network access.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Boilermaker
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in New York
Boilermakers in New York are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by New York City Department of Buildings (local) / New York State Department of Labor.
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