Boilermaker at Western States Boilermakers Apprenticeship Committee
at Western States Boilermakers Apprenticeship Committee in Page, AZ
About This Program
The Western States Boilermakers Apprenticeship Committee sponsors this registered boilermaker apprenticeship located in Page, AZ. This employer-sponsored program trains aspiring boilermakers through a structured combination of paid on-the-job experience and classroom-based technical instruction, without union affiliation.
The 4-year, time-based program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working under experienced journeymen, apprentices learn to fabricate, install, and maintain boilers, pressure vessels, storage tanks, and related industrial equipment. Classroom studies address blueprint reading, welding techniques, rigging safety, metallurgy, and applicable federal safety standards.
Graduates earn journeyman boilermaker credentials that are recognized by employers in power generation, petroleum refining, and heavy industrial construction. The boilermaker trade offers stable, skilled employment, and completing a registered apprenticeship through the Western States Boilermakers Apprenticeship Committee provides a strong foundation for a rewarding career.
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.
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