Boilermaker Career Guide and Counseling

Question: Where did the drink called a boilermaker get its name? The drink is made by dropping a shot glass full of whiskey into a full mug of beer. But why is it called a boilermaker? My friend said it had something to do with Princeton, but he didn't know what. Boilermaker is also the name of the Purdue University sports teams and alumni.

Answer: Wow, color me surprised. I spent some time trying to find you an answer and all I've got is guesses. It appears you've unearthed one of the great riddles of society. Here's what I've found out. The Oxford-English Dictionary first used the term "Boilermaker" in 1834 to describe the craftsmen who built steam locomotives. Although some places I've found claim the drink was already so named *before* the OED decided to add it. Maybe the metal workers and blacksmiths who would go on to be called "boilermakers" had a penchant for taking their beverages assembly line style. The plot thickens. Enter some dude named Richard Trevithick, a Cornish blacksmith who was an early experimenter with steam-propelled vehicles. On Christmas night, 1801, in village of Cambourne, he set out to test his latest invention, a steam-propelled road vehicle. He basically drove himself and a few others to the top of a hill, where the bar war, went inside and started drinking to celebrate his great invention. He left the fire burning in the truck's steamer. The truck ran out of water, the wooden parts caught fire, and Richard and his friends came out to learn they had party-fouled their way into drunken automobile-antic history. Maybe he liked to double-fist his drinks, or saved time by combining beer and whiskey into 1 convenient container. Hope that helps, Odd

Question: Whats the difference between a welder and a boilermaker? im looking for an apprenticeship , and im wondering what exactly is the difference between these 2 jobs because in boilermaker jobs they said you do welding in it ? and thats what i want to do , i want to weld.. but if boilermakers weld , then what do welders do ?

Answer: IIRC boilermakers are sheet metal specific whereas welder's do all sorts of metals

Question: How much does a 1st year apprentice Boilermaker get paid? And is it hard to get a Boilermaker apprenticeship? Thanks :)

Answer: Depends on what local. I'm gonna take a guess between 11.50 per hour to 13.00 per hour

Question: What are some positive effects green technology will have on boilermaker's work?

Answer: There is lots of carbon around us and if it were to sync with a monumentous pile or quasar of energy it will be able to create a mass amount of energy that we can use and the construction process that you accomplish everyday will stay the same...fuck i hate my life

Question: Sheet Metal to Boilermaker career change? I am a qualified sheet metal tradesperson. What do I have to do to gain Boilermaker qualification as I want to change my career path. I cannot find anything on the internet. Do I just have to do some TAFE courses? Or do I have to do part of a boilermaker apprenticeship?

Answer: Apprenticeship my friend

Question: What is the appeal of a boilermaker? Who came up with it? I just don't see how it's of any use - seems like it would taste awful....

Answer: Depends on what exactly you mean. The term 'boilermaker' just refers to a beer + shot. If you drink them separately, ie. shot first followed immediately by a beer 'chaser', then the appeal is that you simply get more of a kick, especially if you're drinking weak beer. If you drink them as a 'depth charge' (ie. drop the shot glass into the beer pint) then you've just doubled the alcoholic strength of the beer; not as much of a 'rush' as the first method, rather more a gradual effect. This is if you're using whisky (which is kind of like a concentrated beer anyway); if you're using something else as the shot, say tequila or flavoured vodka, then you're of course adding a new flavour into the experience.

Question: I am looking for the web site for the Boilermaker-Blacksmith union? the last known address for the boilermaker-blacksmith national pension trust was 754 Minnesota Ave. Suite 522, Kansas City Kansas 66101-2766. The last info I got from them was in 1992. I want to let them know where I live and see what if any pension I have with them and change beneficiaries.

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Question: What is your favorite boilermaker combination? Me: Shiner Boch & a double shot of Wild Turkey. -Texas,son-

Answer: Tequila and Corona--I know it's odd, but then so am I. However, I love Shiner Boch!

Question: My hubby is a boilermaker, and we would like to work and live in Alaska this year? does anyone know which contractors are there right now?

Answer: go thru the international union hall... also try www.vrbo.com for lodging when you travel.....

Question: Have you ever heard the name 'Boilermaker' for a school mascot? I sorta giggled when someone told me that his college mascot was Boilermaker. At first I thought he was joking, but he wasn't, I think. So have you heard that name for a school mascot?

Answer: Purdue University. They play sports in the Big 10 conference.

Question: The 1st Locomotives power came from the steam engine,which is the oldest craft Boilermaker or Machinist? Which is the oldest or which craft was the first two be employed by the Railroad? If the power came from the steam engine and the steam comes from the BOILER it takes a Boilermaker to build the boiler.

Answer: i would imagine "black-smith" would have been the first trade hired. long before there were, boilermakers or machinist.

Question: How long does the Boilermaker?

Answer: you have the wrong category. boilermaker |ˈboilərˌm�kər| noun 1 a person who makes boilers. • a metalworker in heavy industry. 2 a shot of whiskey followed by a glass of beer as a chaser.

Question: Any Purdue Boilermaker fans out there and how doy you think they'll do? Explain please!? I think they'll go 10-2 with the 2 losses coming against PSU and OSU! Remember they don't play Wisconson this year. Please answer!

Answer: I am hoping for 9-3, 10-2 but I am really thinking 8-4.... OSU and PSU like you thought and then 0-3 losses from the Notre Dame, Michigan (Maybe not) and Iowa.. they can beat that second group but still unknown.

Question: boilermaker S? my boyfriend is wanting to go into the apprenticeship program good idea? he is worried about leaving his current job any info would be great ty

Answer: It is a sacrifice now for a secure future. Better to make the change now when responsibilities are lighter so there will be a good income and good retirement later on.

Question: how long is the boilermaker? The 15K boilermaker... how long is itt?? This catergory isn't the right one, but i can't find another catergory to put it in...

Answer: its 15k

Question: I would to know more about being a boilermaker artisan. Pros and cons fo that trade.?

Answer: It's hard, dirty work. Pounding refractories isn't fun, but the pay is good and you learn something that not everyone knows about. What Is a Boilermaker? This question comes up often, and elicits numerous different answers. The fact is that the word has more than one definition. For example, a "boilermaker" might be * Anyone who works in the boiler construction or repair trade * A member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers * A Purdue University student or alumni * A shot and a beer The first two are the ones we will discuss here. Members of Our Union Any member of The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers may call himself or herself a Boilermaker, and many do even though they do not actually work in boiler construction and repair. Many also refer to themselves by some other trade our union represents through its many division. So you may hear our members refer to themselves as blacksmiths, forgers, ship builders, cement workers, stove workers, metal polishers, or numerous other job descriptions. Who We Represent The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is a diverse union representing over 100,000 workers throughout the United States and Canada in construction, repair, maintenance, manufacturing, professional emergency medical services, and related industries. With its headquarters in Kansas City, Kansas, the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers unites 420 local lodges throughout North America, providing numerous services for local lodges and individual members and uniting all our members in our common endeavor to improve the lives and lifestyles of our members. More Information This section of our web site offers a great deal of information regarding the structure of our union, our International officers, and the many divisions, conferences, and departments into which the union is divided, along with some history. Take a look around and you'll quickly discover that this is a diverse union with members from a wide variety of backgrounds performing all different kinds of work. But we're all Boilermakers. http://www.boilermakers.org/resources/what_is_a_boilermaker