
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers
The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers (IBB) is a trade union in the United States and Canada. It is for boilermakers and related occupations, and is affiliated with both the AFL-CIO and CLC.
The Boilermakers union has a four-year apprenticeship training program before becoming a Journeyman. Boilermakers primarily work in nuclear and fossil power plants. However they also work in shipyards, refineries and chemical plants. The work involves welding, rigging and fabricating. All work done is governed by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) or MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration).
Boilermakers Local 592
Lone Star District Lodge
1269 North Main Street
Vidor, TX 77662
Business Manager
Clay Herford
Office (913) 669-1808
E-Mail: cherford@boilermakers.org
Training Director
Mark Thompson
(409) 938-8205
Email: local132@sbcglobal.net