Who licenses the work
Maine does not list a general, statewide welder license, but explicitly regulates welding on boilers and pressure vessels. Welders performing such work must be authorized by an inspector.
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The Maine Welder Guide
Maine does not list a general, statewide welder license, but explicitly regulates welding on boilers and pressure vessels. Welders performing such work must be authorized by an inspector.
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1. Welders in Maine making welded repairs to boilers or pressure vessels must receive authorization from the chief inspector or an authorized insurance inspector.
Apprenticeship authority in Maine
Registered apprenticeship oversight in Maine runs through Maine Apprenticeship Program (https://apprenticeship.maine.gov).
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The Maine Apprenticeship Program, administered by the Department of Labor, serves as the state apprenticeship agency and registration agency.
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Maine licensing authority for Welder
Maine does not list a general, statewide welder license, but explicitly regulates welding on boilers and pressure vessels. Welders performing such work must be authorized by an inspector.
Licensing rules and hour requirements
1. Welders in Maine making welded repairs to boilers or pressure vessels must receive authorization from the chief inspector or an authorized insurance inspector. (Source: https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/32/title32sec15110.html; verbatim: “A welder may not make welded repairs to any boiler or pressure vessel covered by this chapter, without first receiving authorization from the chief inspector or the authorized inspector employed by the insurance company”)
Apprenticeship authority in Maine
Registered apprenticeship oversight in Maine runs through Maine Apprenticeship Program (https://apprenticeship.maine.gov).
Additional state context
The Maine Apprenticeship Program, administered by the Department of Labor, serves as the state apprenticeship agency and registration agency.
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Welders in Maine making welded repairs to boilers or pressure vessels must receive authorization from the chief inspector or an authorized insurance inspector.
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The Maine Apprenticeship Program, administered by the Department of Labor, serves as the state apprenticeship agency and registration agency.
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