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Training Facility
Tuesday & Wednesday
7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday
7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Transportation Worker Identification Credential - TWIC
TWIC - Home Page
TWIC - Enrollment Center Locations
TWIC - Application on-line
Boilermakers Local 92 Summary for TWIC - (bottom of Benefits Page)
Welding / Training
Apprentice training, Journeyman upgrade classes, and additional training in welding and
other Boilermaker skills are provided by Local 92. Various classes are held throughout
the year and are staffed by qualified Journeymen. Check our News page for future
schedules.
TWIC - Home Page
TWIC - Enrollment Center Locations
TWIC - Application on-line
Boilermakers Local 92 Summary for TWIC - (bottom of Benefits Page)
Welding / Training
Apprentice training, Journeyman upgrade classes, and additional training in welding and
other Boilermaker skills are provided by Local 92. Various classes are held throughout
the year and are staffed by qualified Journeymen. Check our News page for future
schedules.
Boilermakers Local 92
2260 S Riverside Av
Bloomington. CA 92316
909-877-9382 Phone
909-877-8318 Fax
Bloomington. CA 92316
909-877-9382 Phone
909-877-8318 Fax
Boilermaker Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship applications are available the first Wednesday, of each month, at Local 92.
To apply, you must be 18 years of age, and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Local 92 Journeymen take pride in training and mentoring new Boilermakers to help them
obtain the skills necessary to become the future of our organization.
From the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers website:
Today's Field Construction Boilermaker Apprentice is involved in more than just the
construction and repair of boilers. Apprentices are a vital part of construction project
teams.
Apprenticeship applications are available the first Wednesday, of each month, at Local 92.
To apply, you must be 18 years of age, and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Local 92 Journeymen take pride in training and mentoring new Boilermakers to help them
obtain the skills necessary to become the future of our organization.
From the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers website:
Today's Field Construction Boilermaker Apprentice is involved in more than just the
construction and repair of boilers. Apprentices are a vital part of construction project
teams.
Typical Boilermaker Work
Boilermaker work requires a high degree of technical skill, knowledge, and dedication to excellence. Field construction work is,
by nature, an outdoor job which requires exposure to all types of weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Boilers,
dams, power plants, storage tanks, and pressure vessels are usually of mammoth size, therefore, a major portion of Boilermaker
work is performed at great heights.
Field construction, maintenance, and repair is contract work; when the contract is completed the job ends. You may have to
travel the territory of your local lodge, or other local lodges, living away from home for extended periods of time. The size of the
materials, tools, and equipment handled by Boilermakers requires physical and mental strength, and stamina.
To become a Journeyman Boilermaker you must complete a minimum 6000-hour apprenticeship program of classroom and on-
the-job training, usually taking up to four years. To become a journeyman an apprentice must also complete forty-eight self-
study lessons, twenty-one on-the-job training modules, and a minimum of 144 hours per year of classroom instruction.
Tasks typically performed by Apprentice Field Construction Boilermakers include:
Boilermaker work requires a high degree of technical skill, knowledge, and dedication to excellence. Field construction work is,
by nature, an outdoor job which requires exposure to all types of weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Boilers,
dams, power plants, storage tanks, and pressure vessels are usually of mammoth size, therefore, a major portion of Boilermaker
work is performed at great heights.
Field construction, maintenance, and repair is contract work; when the contract is completed the job ends. You may have to
travel the territory of your local lodge, or other local lodges, living away from home for extended periods of time. The size of the
materials, tools, and equipment handled by Boilermakers requires physical and mental strength, and stamina.
To become a Journeyman Boilermaker you must complete a minimum 6000-hour apprenticeship program of classroom and on-
the-job training, usually taking up to four years. To become a journeyman an apprentice must also complete forty-eight self-
study lessons, twenty-one on-the-job training modules, and a minimum of 144 hours per year of classroom instruction.
Tasks typically performed by Apprentice Field Construction Boilermakers include:
- Loading and Unloading Materials
- Rigging Materials for Movement
- Directing Crane Operators; Changing Crane Booms
- Assembling/Disassembling Scaffolds and Work Platforms
- Inspecting and Caring for Rigging Accessories and Equipment
- Removing and Replacing Pressured and Non-Pressured Components
- Interpreting Blueprints
- Laying out Components
- Erecting Steel Support Beams, Columns, Highj/Low Pressure Components
- Using Various Welding Equipment; Burning and Gouging
- Aligning and Fitting Components
Boilermaker National Apprenticeship Program (BNAP)
Apprentices enrolled in the program receive training as required. All skills of the Boilermaker craft are taught during your
enrollment in the program. Apprentices assigned to attend training spend 21 days at the area training facility, with transportation,
room, and per diem paid by your area's Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC).
Apprentices are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner both in the classroom and in the community. The
use of drugs or alcohol, horseplay, or sexual harassment will not be tolerated. Absenteeism or tardiness will not be tolerated. If
an apprentice fails to report for class, or reports late, the area committee may terminate that Apprentice from the program. An
Apprentice's behavior in public reflects not only on the individual, but on the union and the employer, as well.
Employers are responsible for providing on-the-job training. Apprentices may be assigned to an individual who will assist in job
orientation at the job site. When possible, one-on-one assignments are recommended. Every effort is made to rotate
Apprentices into different work assignments on the job, to provide hands-on experience with a wide range of Boilermaker skills.
Instructional On-The-Job Training (OJT) modules must be completed on the job, if the tasks are available. Each OJT module
focuses on a fundamental Boilermaker skill. Apprentices must complete the required number of modules during the term of
Apprenticeship. However, the module sequence may vary depending upon the variety of work available.
Apprentices enrolled in the program receive training as required. All skills of the Boilermaker craft are taught during your
enrollment in the program. Apprentices assigned to attend training spend 21 days at the area training facility, with transportation,
room, and per diem paid by your area's Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC).
Apprentices are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner both in the classroom and in the community. The
use of drugs or alcohol, horseplay, or sexual harassment will not be tolerated. Absenteeism or tardiness will not be tolerated. If
an apprentice fails to report for class, or reports late, the area committee may terminate that Apprentice from the program. An
Apprentice's behavior in public reflects not only on the individual, but on the union and the employer, as well.
Employers are responsible for providing on-the-job training. Apprentices may be assigned to an individual who will assist in job
orientation at the job site. When possible, one-on-one assignments are recommended. Every effort is made to rotate
Apprentices into different work assignments on the job, to provide hands-on experience with a wide range of Boilermaker skills.
Instructional On-The-Job Training (OJT) modules must be completed on the job, if the tasks are available. Each OJT module
focuses on a fundamental Boilermaker skill. Apprentices must complete the required number of modules during the term of
Apprenticeship. However, the module sequence may vary depending upon the variety of work available.
New to Field Construction - What's Next?
Congratulations on becoming a Field Construction Boilermaker. We hope the following information and suggestions will be
helpful in your new career.
When you become a Boilermaker you will sign up on the "Out of Work List". When you receive a call from the hall, and accept an
assignment, your dispatch order will be faxed to the job site. You must report to the job site on time, with picture identification,
prepared to work. By accepting a job you have made a commitment to Local 92 and the Contractor. You are expected to honor
that commitment by staying on the job until your assignment is completed. Upon lay-off/completion of your assignment you
should call the hall to have your name put on the "Out of Work List". You are placed on the list on a first come, first served basis.
Many of your expenses, as a Field Construction Boilermaker, are tax deductible; such as union dues, safety equipment, tools, and
travel expenses. It is suggested that you keep a log book with all job information, and a container for all receipts related to your
work/travel expenses. In your log book you may want to include: the name of your employer (the contractor who paid you), their
address, phone number, job location, date of hire and lay-off, and any expenses incurred while on the job; those expenses might
include food and lodging. Along with your receipts, you should keep your payroll stubs for comparison with year end W-2 forms
that your employer should mail to you by the end of January.
Field work can be sporadic; keep this in mind when making financial decisions. After the completion of an assignment you may
be eligible for unemployment benefits. For information contact the California Employment Development Dept (EDD). New claims
may require a one week waiting period before you receive payment.
We suggest you take advantage of all the Boilermakers Union has to offer. Local 92 has a state-of-the-art training facility, and
we're affiliated with organizations who provide services to help you not only maintain your skills but make you the best
Boilermaker you can be. You, your professionalism, and your skills are our best marketing tools and advertisement.
Congratulations on becoming a Field Construction Boilermaker. We hope the following information and suggestions will be
helpful in your new career.
When you become a Boilermaker you will sign up on the "Out of Work List". When you receive a call from the hall, and accept an
assignment, your dispatch order will be faxed to the job site. You must report to the job site on time, with picture identification,
prepared to work. By accepting a job you have made a commitment to Local 92 and the Contractor. You are expected to honor
that commitment by staying on the job until your assignment is completed. Upon lay-off/completion of your assignment you
should call the hall to have your name put on the "Out of Work List". You are placed on the list on a first come, first served basis.
Many of your expenses, as a Field Construction Boilermaker, are tax deductible; such as union dues, safety equipment, tools, and
travel expenses. It is suggested that you keep a log book with all job information, and a container for all receipts related to your
work/travel expenses. In your log book you may want to include: the name of your employer (the contractor who paid you), their
address, phone number, job location, date of hire and lay-off, and any expenses incurred while on the job; those expenses might
include food and lodging. Along with your receipts, you should keep your payroll stubs for comparison with year end W-2 forms
that your employer should mail to you by the end of January.
Field work can be sporadic; keep this in mind when making financial decisions. After the completion of an assignment you may
be eligible for unemployment benefits. For information contact the California Employment Development Dept (EDD). New claims
may require a one week waiting period before you receive payment.
We suggest you take advantage of all the Boilermakers Union has to offer. Local 92 has a state-of-the-art training facility, and
we're affiliated with organizations who provide services to help you not only maintain your skills but make you the best
Boilermaker you can be. You, your professionalism, and your skills are our best marketing tools and advertisement.
Becoming Foreman / Steward
The Foreman and Steward are liaisons between the union, the member, and the contractor/client. They must promote the union
and set a positive example for their fellow union members. They must be part of the solution not part of the problem.
When selecting a Foreman or Steward, Boilermakers Local 92, the contractor, and their clients look for someone who:
Each Foreman or Steward must have a positive outlook and good follow through. They must make sure to have correct
information in order to dispel rumors. They must gather all the facts before making a decision or passing judgement.
Tips for success:
The Foreman and Steward are liaisons between the union, the member, and the contractor/client. They must promote the union
and set a positive example for their fellow union members. They must be part of the solution not part of the problem.
When selecting a Foreman or Steward, Boilermakers Local 92, the contractor, and their clients look for someone who:
- has built an exceptional personal reputation, and developed a good work ethic
- exhibits initiative, and possesses exceptional leadership skills
- is dependable; showing up on the job site, each scheduled work-day, in time to prepare
- takes responsibility for themselves and their fellow union members
- takes their job seriously and is knowledgeable about how the union operates
- is familiar with Boilermaker By-Laws, Referral Rules, and Constitution
- knows the scope of work and is familiar with the contract under which the job is being run
- makes sure that the members provide quality workmanship and follow all safety guidelines
Each Foreman or Steward must have a positive outlook and good follow through. They must make sure to have correct
information in order to dispel rumors. They must gather all the facts before making a decision or passing judgement.
Tips for success:
- Keep current on M.O.S.T., Common Arc, and TWIC certifications
- Be dependable and responsible
- Don't let absenteeism, drugs, or alcohol interfere with job performance
- Be fair and non-discriminatory
- Keep accurate records
- Educate your fellow members and set an example by being a good union representative
- Deal with small problems before they become big problems
- Be the eyes and ears for Local 92
M.O.S.T. - Mobilization, Optimization, Stabilization, Training
M.O.S.T. was established as a joint labor trust fund by the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and the National
Association of Construction Boilermaker Employers (NACBE) to:
M.O.S.T. Training Courses include:
M.O.S.T. was established as a joint labor trust fund by the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and the National
Association of Construction Boilermaker Employers (NACBE) to:
- Provide Boilermaker manpower in areas of need
- Assist craftsmen in maintaining current skills and teach new skills and technology
- Instruct in and teach safe work habits
M.O.S.T. Training Courses include:
- Common Arc Testing
- Substance Abuse Screening
- Safety & Hazard Recognition - OSHA-10
- Health & Eye Care Maintenance
- Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) / Respirator Fit Test (RFT)
- Steel Erection
- Scaffold Training
Topics found on our TRAINING PAGE:
M.O.S.T.
Becoming Foreman/Steward
New? What's Next?
BNAP
Typical Work
Apprenticeship