Boilermakers build, repair, test, and maintain all types of boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels and related metal products for building manufacturing and industrial processes in heavy industry. They perform structural and plate work on dust, air, gas, steam, oil, water, and other liquid-tight containers.

You like working outdoors and at heights.

You have good physical strength.

You are interested in mechanics, engineering or chemistry.

Responsibilities

  • Lay out patterns and fit and weld parts together
  • Install, repair, and maintain boilers and heavy-metal products
  • Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings, and specifications
  • Lay out plate, sheet steel, and other heavy metal and mark lines
  • Set up and operate heavy-metal working machines to cut and shape metal into parts
  • Assemble and disassemble hydraulic and lattice boom cranes, scaffolds and other platforms

Key Skills & Attributes

(technical training and on the job)

  • Strong numeracy skills
  • Reading and strong communication skills
  • Problem-solving and planning skills
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Physical fitness
  • Experience using precision tools & equipment

Hourly Pay

Contact the local union for more information on hourly pay, benefits, pensions, and more.

Construction workers needed!

649,300

Per year to 2024 (construction & extraction occupations)*

*According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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