Boilermakers are highly skilled tradespeople who build, install, maintain, and repair large industrial systems that power communities and drive industry. Their work includes boilers, pressure vessels, storage tanks, heat exchangers, and complex piping systems used in power plants, manufacturing facilities, refineries, and other heavy industrial environments. Precision, technical knowledge, and strict safety standards are essential to ensure these systems operate efficiently and reliably.
Working in both new construction and maintenance settings, Boilermakers fabricate and assemble massive steel components using specialized tools, welding techniques, and rigging equipment. They read detailed blueprints, align and fit components, and perform inspections and repairs that keep critical infrastructure running safely. Whether constructing new energy facilities or maintaining existing plants, their work plays a key role in supporting energy production, manufacturing, and industrial operations throughout the region.
Boilermakers Local 60 members are known for their expertise, craftsmanship, and commitment to safety. Through extensive training and apprenticeship programs, Boilermakers develop advanced skills that allow them to work in demanding environments while delivering high-quality results. Their work helps keep essential systems operating, supports local economies, and ensures industries have the skilled workforce needed to build, maintain, and power the future.
The Boilermakers Local 60 Apprenticeship program prepares the next generation of skilled tradespeople through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training. Apprentices learn the technical skills required to build, install, and maintain complex industrial systems while earning wages and benefits as they progress through the program. Training focuses on safety, precision, welding techniques, blueprint reading, rigging, and the specialized knowledge needed to work in heavy industrial environments.
Under the guidance of experienced Boilermakers, apprentices gain real-world experience on active jobsites while developing the craftsmanship and work ethic the trade is known for. The program creates a clear pathway to becoming a journeyman Boilermaker, offering long-term career opportunities, strong wages, and the ability to work on critical infrastructure projects that power industries and communities.