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Job Description

Boilermakers fabricate, erect and maintain tubular and steel plate units for chemical and acid plant processing and storage equipment. They also fabricate and erect storage vessels, catcrackers, cokedrums and atmospheric and vacuum towers for oil refineries. In addition, they fabricate, erect and maintain boilers and storage vessels for nuclear and fossil fuel generating plants.
Work Scope

Highly-trained riggers, welders experienced in Tig, Mig, SMAW, & A.S.M.E. certified with orbital welding experience providing qualified boiler mechanics for boiler installation, repair and maintenance. Boilermakers are drug tested and O.S.H.A. Safety trained to insure a safe work environment.

Major Projects Associated With:

* NRG fossil fuel power plants
* Rochester Gas and Electric facilities
* American REF-FUEL Project in Niagara Falls
* Du Pont De Nemours E I & Co.
* Occidental Chemical Corp.
* New York State Power Authority
* AES Somerset/Nox Emissions Reduction Project
* Eastman Kodak Plant

Community and Charitable Involvement

* Hearts for the Homeless
* The United Way of Western New York
* Camp Good Days and Special Times
* The Buffalo City Mission
* Friends of Night People
* The Helping Hands Foundation
* The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo.

Union Message

"For more than 120 years, Boilermakers Local 7 has provided the specialized skills that has assisted its clients throughout Western, Central and the Southern Tier of New York State in meeting their power and maintenance needs."
- F. Patrick Lyons, Business Manager

Union Message

"Better Living Through a Union Environment"

Apprentice Information

Working Conditions

The ability to work at extreme heights and off scaffolding is essential. Working conditions in this area are often very cold and sometimes quite hot. One must also be sure-footed and physically flexible and be able to stand, bend over, stretch, reach, twist and turn for long periods of time in varying weather conditions and at extreme heights. Good stamina and overall strength is a must. There is a post-employment physical and drug test.

Apprenticeship Training Period

Four-year program with classroom and related studies and shop training - 144 hours per year.

Qualifications

Applicants must be (a) at least 18 years old, (b) willing to participate in alcohol and drug testing within 48 hours after signing apprenticeship agreements, (c) have reliable transportation to the related instructions and to travel long distances to job sites and (d) be physically able to perform the usual tasks required in the Boilermaker trade as determined by a verbal declaration.

Probationary Period

Six months. (One Thousand Hours of experience)

Tools

Tools are provided.

Current Journeyman Rate

As of Jan. 1 - $29.03 per hour.

Apprentice Wage Progression Schedule

Starts at 65% of the Journeyman rate - 5% increases each six months. (65% for the entire year, then 5% each 6 months)

Estimated Annual Earning

$30,000.00 - $55,000 (varies depending on availability of work).

* Estimates are based upon average hours worked, which may vary from year to year.

Fringe Benefits

Effective Jan. 1 - $6.80 per hour PAID.
Health and Welfare at $6.72 per hour worked.
Annuity Trust at $2.50 per hour PAID.

Union Dues

Mechanics for 2008 is $36.45, apprentices $35.95
$8.00 per month (While unemployed).
Out of work dues have been eliminated - all months paid at the above rate.

Recruitment for Next Class

Contact:
Joseph D. Brown, Business Manager
Joebrownlocal7@verizon.net
Boilermakers Local #7
5745 Big Tree Road
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Telephone: (716) 667-0861
Fax: (716) 667-0846

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