"If the workers take a notion, they can stop all speeding trains, every ship on the ocean they can tie with mighty chains. Every wheel in the creation, every mine, every mill, fleets and armies of the nations will at their command stand still."
- Joe Hill
Evening and weekend shop operating hours are being reintroduced to the program schedule. If the hours are not listed here on the website, please call or email the training center at: training@bmlocal549.org.
Refinery Safety Orientation (RSO 20hr.):
Check back soon for dates. Email training@bmlocal549.org if you have any questions, or to be put on a schedule.
April 22nd and 23rd, 2025 (2-day class.)
Classes start promptly at 7 am.
Must be a member of the IBB (International Brotherhood of Boilermakers) 'in good standing' with a current MOST drug test in order to participate.
If interested (or curious as to participation requirements), please contact the hall via email: @ training@bmlocal549.org. to be added to the list. We will address any and all questions in this fashion as well. Lunch will be provided.
If interested, or if you have any questions, contact the hall via email: @ training@bmlocal549.org to have your name added to the list. Lunch will be provided.
If interested, or if you have any questions, contact the hall via email: @ training@bmlocal549.org to have your name added to the list. Lunch will be provided.
March 10th - 14th, 2025 [Welding Basics/Beginners]
March 17th - 21, 2025[Welding Basics/Beginners]
If interested, or if you have any questions, contact the hall via email: @ training@bmlocal549.org to have your name added to the list.
**ARC Weld training classes are week-long endevours. Medium and Advanced classes normally have contractors in attendance on the final day to proctor/facilitate weld testing.** Unless Common Arc has scheduled dates nearabouts.
Open Shop; Extended Shop Hours (Common Arc prep.) 8am - 9pm; Mon-Thurs; 5pm on Fridays
Week 2
Open Shop; Extended Shop Hours (Common Arc prep.) 8am - 9pm; Mon-Thurs; 5pm on Fridays
Week 3
Open Shop; Extended Shop Hours (Common Arc prep.) 8am - 9pm; Mon-Thurs; 5pm on Fridays
Week 4
Open Shop; Extended Shop Hours (Common Arc prep.) 8am - 9pm; Mon-Thurs; 5pm on Fridays
Week 5 (where applicable)
All apprenticeship classes are scheduled from 7 am - 5 pm
March 2025
OPEN WELD SHOP - MONDAY thru FRIDAY 8 am-5 pm
Week 1
Common Arc Weld-testing - March 4th-6th [Morning and afternoon sessions.]
Week 2
L-549 Arc School - March 10th-14th [Welding Basics for Beginners]
Week 3
L-549 Arc School - March 17th-20th [Welding Basics for Beginners]
Week 4
MOST Supplemental Rigging - Modules 1-4 - March 25th-28th
Week 5 (where applicable)
All apprenticeship classes are scheduled from 7 am - 5 pm
April 2025
OPEN WELD SHOP - MONDAY thru FRIDAY 8 am-5 pm
Week 1
OSHA 10 [2-day class, on location]
Week 2
Year 2 - Mandatory Apprenticeship Class (week 3)
Week 3
Year 2 - Mandatory Apprenticeship Class (week 4)
Week 4
RSO20 [2-day class] April 22nd -23rd.
Week 5 (where applicable)
Safety Attendant Training [2-day class] April 29th-30th.
All apprenticeship classes are scheduled from 7 am - 5 pm
Common Arc Weld Certification [Testing & Updates]
Common Arc will be held: March 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2025.
UPDATERS do NOT require scheduling. First come, first serve for updaters during the testing dates.
Testers seeking process certifications/contractors 'WILL' need to pre-test at the hall prior to being placed in the testing schedule. No exceptions.
The final date for pre-testing is February 26th.
Pre-testing for time slot scheduling is required. Schedulers will need to pre-test for each process they are interested in acquiring. Send an email to training@bmlocal549.org to schedule a pre-test or acquire a timeslot (if you've already pre-tested).
7am start time for morning slots, 12noon for afternoon timeslots.
For any additional questions or details, please direct your questions to the following email address: training@bmlocal549.org.
NOTE: During the month prior to Common Arc, the shop will remain open till 9pm, Monday-Thursday.
*NOTE: Testers' shall be responsible for their personal items and tools, i.e., sturdy work boots, long-sleeved shirt, gloves, safety glasses, welding lenses, welding hood, files, chipping hammer, &, etc.
While access to some of these items is available here at the hall, it is suggested that you do not make the assumption that access is a given. Come prepared.
In today’s world, it is essential to have someone who looks after your rights as a worker. By joining our union, you gain the support of leading professionals in the industry. We believe labor laws are important, and we stand up for workers’ rights. At Boilermakers Local 549, we are committed to the towns and cities of our area. Our team is dedicated to finding local people to take part in our apprenticeship program. By supporting our fellow citizens, we strengthen our entire local community.
Our Training & Apprenticeship Program
Discover how fulfilling it is to learn a new hands-on skill. Boilermakers Local 549 offers outstanding training that is aimed at increasing craftsmanship. All of our training is offered in-house and is accessible for newcomers to the industry. If there is a training course that interests you that we don’t offer, we’ll happily point you in the right direction -- we are dedicated to helping in any way we can. Check out the wide range of skills that you can learn from our welding and boilermaker apprenticeships:
Industrial Welding
Specialty Welding
Rigging
Heavy-Duty Equipment Operations
Routine Maintenance
Steelworks
Earn While You Learn
Throughout the course of our apprenticeship, we cover the classroom, shop, and on-the-job training. It is important for us to offer an affordable option for our members, as well as a reliable way to earn a living wage in your area. We understand that a four-year college degree is expensive, which is why we provide a valuable alternative. During our on-the-job training, you’ll increase your skills without sacrificing your bank account.
