Welding Apprenticeship in WI | Boilermakers Local 107

This will direct you to the Great Lakes Apprenticeship website. Please select Local 107

when filling out the application

How the application process works.

We take a new class of apprentices every 6 months
New classes typically start in January and July
We pull the top applications a month before class starts and you will receive a letter in the mail 2-3 weeks before class starts
Your completed application goes on the list in the order it was received. It stays on the list until it's selected
Due to the current amount of applications, you may want to advance your application the following ways:
If you are a veteran, use the Helmets to Hardhats program available through the VA
Upload transcripts from a tech or vocational school that you have had a welding class
Upload welding certificates you have

A Career Built to Last: Join Boilermakers

Local 107

For over seven decades, Boilermakers Local 107 has served as a pillar of the Wisconsin construction industry. Our mission is to cultivate the most highly skilled, productive, and safety-conscious workforce in the trade. We achieve this through a rigorous training system that prepares the next generation of tradespeople for excellence. If you are looking for a career that offers stability, elite benefits, and the pride of building infrastructure, a welding apprenticeship in WI with Local 107 is your gateway to the professional trades.

Earn While You Learn

Unlike traditional post-secondary education that often leads to significant student debt, our program allows you to build a career without the financial burden. Our welding apprenticeship in WI is a "dual-learning" model, combining paid on-the-job training with technical classroom instruction. As an apprentice, you are an employee from day one, receiving competitive hourly wages that increase as your skills develop.

Program Benefits Include:

Progressive Wage Increases: Your pay grows as you hit specific training milestones.
Comprehensive Benefits: Access to high-quality health insurance and retirement pension plans.
Industry Certification: Graduate with nationally recognized credentials that verify your expertise.
Lifelong Support: Membership in a brotherhood that advocates for your safety and fair treatment.

The Path to Journeyman Status

The journey to becoming a journeyman Boilermaker is a four-year commitment to craft mastery. Throughout the duration of the welding apprenticeship in WI, participants must complete a minimum of 6,000 hours of field experience supplemented by 144 hours of related classroom instruction per year. This ensures that every graduate is proficient in the diverse demands of field construction, from power plants and paper mills to refineries and shipyards.

Our curriculum focuses on the core competencies of the trade, including advanced arc welding, rigging, blueprint reading, and layout work. Because our jurisdiction covers the entire state, applicants for a welding apprenticeship in WI must be prepared to travel to various job sites and work in challenging environments, including heights and confined spaces.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must be physically capable of performing heavy lifting and working in outdoor conditions.

While prior experience is not required, individuals with a background in vocational training or basic shop skills are encouraged to apply. We accept new classes of apprentices twice a year, typically in January and July.

In-Person Application Process

We hold in-person application sessions on the third Tuesday of every month. These sessions take place from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM at our referral hall located in Brookfield. Please ensure you arrive promptly before 8:00 AM and bring physical copies of your birth certificate, high school diploma or GED, social security card, and driver’s license.

If you are ready to secure your future and master a specialized craft, contact our apprenticeship coordinator today to discuss the welding apprenticeship in WI. Our office can provide specific details regarding current pay scales, the work outlook, and the step-by-step application timeline.

Join the ranks of the most skilled welders in the region. At Boilermakers Local 107, we provide the tools, the training, and the opportunity—you provide the work ethic. Contact us at (262) 326-5580 to start your journey.