Boilermakers Local #1 represents members in Boone and Winnebago counties.

Apprenticeship Information: 4 years. Boilermaker’s Local One Apprenticeship Program requires, at a minimum, the following every six months: completion of six written self-study lessons, on-the-job training modules and passing a written exam. To graduate to journeyman boilermaker status, you must complete a minimum 6000 hours of on the job training and you must attend, participate, and complete a minimum of 150 hours per year of classroom instruction.

Wages and Benefits: Start at 60% of Journeyman wage, with a 5% increase every six months if all required work is up-to-date. Pension, Annuity, and Health & Welfare benefits.

Boilermakers Local #60 represents members in Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, and Whiteside counties.

Apprenticeship Information: 4 years, 6000 hours, including 144+ hours of classwork yearly. Eight sets of lessons (1 set every six months) and pass advancement tests. Must complete on-the-job training sheets and complete and submit monthly reports.

Wages and Benefits: Start at 70% of Journeyman wage, with 2.5% increase the first 4-6 month period and a 5% increase the second 4-6 month period if all required work is up-to-date. Benefits include Pension, Annuity, and Health & Welfare.