BOILERMAKERS:
International
Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Shipbuilders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers
LOCAL: Lodge 359
AREA: British Columbia and Yukon
ADDRESS:
4514 Dawson Street
Burnaby, BC V5C 4C1
PHONE: (604) 291-7531
FAX: (604) 291-9265
WEB SITE: bm-lodge359.org
Skills of the Trade
A short description of Boilermaker work is to install, erect, dismantle or repair boilers, heat exchangers, tanks and penstocks in construction and industry. Here are a few more details. A Boilermaker lays out, shears, saws, cuts, punches, drills, reams, bores, taps, rivets, caulks, bolts, connects, fastens, welds, gouges, shapes, fits, handles and rigs structural plates and tubes in fabrication, erection, repair and maintenance of all manner of dust, air, gas, steam, oil, water or other liquid-tight containers, structures and equipment. Boilermakers often work in tight spaces and in awkward settings.
Apprenticeships
It takes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and in school upgrading to attain a journey level certification. This takes 35 weeks of in school training. The four courses include:
Upon successful completion of BM 04, the apprentice receives red-seal certification.
Apprenticeship and/or Training Co-ordinator(s):
Joe Kiwior, Co-ordinator
Boilermakers Trade Advancement & Apprenticeship Committee
4520 Dawson Street
Burnaby, BC V5C 4C1
PHONE: (604) 291-8237
FAX: (604) 291-6611
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