Boilermaker at Boilermakers Northeastern Jac Local #5, Zone 5
at Boilermakers Northeastern Jac Local #5, Zone 5 in Floral Park, NY
About This Program
Boilermakers Northeastern JAC Local #5, Zone 5 sponsors this registered union boilermaker apprenticeship in Floral Park, NY. JATC-affiliated and union-backed, this program trains apprentices under established labor standards with negotiated wages, structured advancement, and safety oversight built into every stage of the 4-year training period.
Apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. On the job, apprentices learn to fabricate, assemble, and repair boilers, pressure vessels, and industrial storage systems under the mentorship of experienced journeymen. Classroom coursework includes welding theory and practice, rigging, metallurgy, blueprint reading, and workplace safety regulations.
Graduates earn journeyman boilermaker credentials upon completing the program. Based in Floral Park, NY, Zone 5 connects apprentices to employment opportunities across the New York metropolitan area and beyond. The JATC structure provides union labor protections and a professional community that supports boilermakers throughout their careers.
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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