Boilermakers

• General Description

• Sample of Job Titles

• What You Can Earn

• Knowledge Required

• Skills Required

• Education

• Related Occupations

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General Description

• Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries.
• Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame tanks or vats, following blueprints.
• Work involves use of hand and power tools, plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles.
• Assist in testing assembled vessels.
• Direct cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces.
• Inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic-control mechanisms, water columns, and auxiliary machines.

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Sample of Job Titles

• Boiler Maker Mechanic
• Service Technician
• Boiler Technician
• Boiler Mechanic
• Boilermaker Pipe Fitter
• Boiler Welder

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What You Can Earn

• $13.54 — Entry-Level Hourly Rate
• $31.06 — Experienced Hourly Rate

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Knowledge Required

Mechanical

machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Building & Construction

materials, methods, and tools involved in construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures

Customer & Personal Service

principles and processes for providing customer and personal services

Engineering & Technology

the practical application of engineering science and technology

Mathematics

arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications

Design

design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

English Language

structure and content of the English language including meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

Production & Processing

raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods

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Skills Required

Installation

Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications

Equipment Maintenance

Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed

Repairing

Machines or systems using the needed tools

Troubleshooting

Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it

Equipment Selection

Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

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Education

These occupations usually require one or more of the following:

• High school diploma/GED
• Vocational training
• Job-related course work
• Associates degree, or
• Bachelors degree

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Related Occupations

• Plumbers
• Elevator Installers & Repairers
• Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians
• Rail Car Repairers
• Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
• Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and System Assemblers
• Engine & Other Machine Assemblers
• Welders, Cutters, & Welder Fitters

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