Boilermakers Western States Joint Apprenticeship Committee - Alaska

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About Boilermakers Western States Joint Apprenticeship Committee - Alaska

Boilermakers Western States Joint Apprenticeship Committee - Alaska is a registered apprenticeship sponsor in PAGE, AZ. It currently lists an apprenticeship pathway in Boilermaker. As a registered apprenticeship sponsor, it offers earn-while-you-learn training that combines paid on-the-job experience with related classroom instruction. Use this page to review current occupations, contact details, and sponsor information before applying.

Contact Information

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(928) 645-0277

westernstatesjac@gmail.com

P.O. Box 1386, Page, AZ 86040

Apprenticeship Programs(1)

Boilermaker

Time-BasedPaid Training

Duration

4 years

OJT Hours

8,000

RTI Hours

576

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.

View full boilermakercareer guide →BLS, May 2023

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.