Boilermaker at Boilermakers Western States AJAC
at Boilermakers Western States AJAC in Page, AZ
About This Program
The Boilermakers Western States AJAC sponsors this registered union boilermaker apprenticeship in Page, AZ. Affiliated with a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, this program trains apprentices under union standards, providing structured advancement, negotiated wages, and consistent safety oversight throughout the 4-year program.
Apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction over the course of the program. Hands-on work includes fabricating and installing boilers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and industrial storage tanks at commercial and industrial job sites. Technical instruction covers welding, rigging, metallurgy, blueprint reading, and OSHA safety compliance.
Graduates earn journeyman boilermaker status recognized throughout the industry. The JATC structure provides apprentices access to union benefits, wage protections, and career continuity across a range of industrial employers. Boilermakers are integral to power plants, refineries, and manufacturing facilities, making this a trade with strong, ongoing demand.
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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