Why this matches you
What is a Boilermaker (Construction)?
A Boilermaker in construction builds, installs, and repairs large metal tanks, boilers, and pressure vessels on job sites. They read blueprints, cut and fit steel plates, weld parts together, bolt sections in place, and test for leaks or pressure problems. Their work helps keep industrial buildings, heating systems, and heavy equipment running safely.
Pay & earning potential
Starting wage
Long-term earning potential
The earning potential for Boilermakers typically ranges from
$49,623
to $99,640 annually.
The median salary, representing the typical worker, is $77,269.
About this job
What you might do day to day
- Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
- Test products for functionality or quality.
- Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
- Assemble products or production equipment.
- Inspect industrial or commercial equipment to ensure proper operation.
Helpful traits for this job
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Cautiousness
- Perseverance
- Integrity
How to apply
Apply online at boilermakersapprenticeship.com during the recruitment period. Applications can be submitted online through November 25, 2026.
Job requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old. Proof of age will be required after selection and at the time of enrollment in apprenticeship.
- Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma, such as TASC or GED. Proof will be required when the applicant is presented with a bona fide offer or at the time of enrollment in apprenticeship.
- Must sign an affidavit attesting that they are physically able to do the work of a Boilermaker (Construction), including working eight hours continually on feet; lifting and carrying weights in excess of 95 pounds for extended periods; working in severe weather conditions and extreme temperatures; working in restrictive and confined spaces; working at heights of 20 feet on a scaffold or platform; working in ditches or trenches up to 20 feet in depth; and working in nuclear facilities and hazardous conditions.
- Must pass a drug/alcohol test, at the expense of the sponsor, within 48 hours of signing the apprenticeship agreement.
- Must have reliable means of transportation to and from various job sites and required classes at the approved school.
More information
Contact Boilermakers Northeast JATC, Local Union #5, Zone #7 at (716) 667-0861 for further information.
- Organization
- Boilermakers Northeast JATC, Local Union #5, Zone #7
- Phone
- (716) 667-0861