Boilermaker at North East Boilermakers

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at North East Boilermakers in Easthampton, NJ

About This Program

North East Boilermakers sponsors this registered boilermaker apprenticeship based in Easthampton, NJ. This employer-sponsored, non-union program prepares individuals for skilled careers in the boilermaker trade through a fully paid, 4-year combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

The program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work with experienced boilermakers on industrial job sites, learning to fabricate, erect, install, and service boilers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and storage tanks. Technical instruction covers welding processes, rigging and hoisting, metallurgy, blueprint reading, and OSHA safety standards essential to the trade.

Graduates earn journeyman boilermaker status and are positioned to pursue careers in power generation, industrial manufacturing, refining, and heavy construction throughout New Jersey and the broader Northeast corridor. North East Boilermakers provides a clear and practical pathway into a trade that offers strong career prospects for skilled, safety-focused workers.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$32

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

4 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.

How to Apply

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.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Boilermaker

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration4 years
Starting wage$20.00/hr
Journeyman wage$32.30/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

Licensing in New Jersey

Boilermakers in New Jersey are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance Unit.

View full New Jerseylicensing requirements →

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