We are a group of skilled tradespersons, a member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers, who are trained to build, install, and maintain boilers, nuclear reactors, and other pressure vessels.
The Kentucky Welding Institute 2025 National Senior Welding Competition in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, on April 16th offered students real-world training and scholarships—and opened the doors to future Boilermaker recruits. Chris Elmore, Southeast Recruiter for the M.O.R.E. Work Investment Fund, was happy…
The International Executive Council has announced the winners of the 2024 scholarship award program. The Boilermakers’ scholarship committee was allotted $100,000 to award in total, with $74,000 earmarked for U.S. applicants and $26,000 for Canadian applicants. IBB received 106 total…
We are Boilermakers Local 454 Located in Chattanooga TN. Chartered January 26, 1965. Affiliated with District 57. We are a group of skilled tradespersons, a member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers, who are trained to build, install, and maintain boilers, nuclear reactors, and other pressure vessels.
We use welding, cutting, and other specialized techniques to work with heavy metal plates and components in various industries. We are highly skilled riggers that utilize various cranes, chain hoists, air tuggers, and many other tools of trade to move anything our jobs require. Our welders are not just welders, they are Boilermakers. Our Boilermaker welders can do everything their job may demand from, measurements/layout, cut/gouge/torch, rig, prep/mill, fit, and weld.
