What Is A Boilermaker?

A boilermaker is a skilled tradesperson who builds, installs, maintains, and repairs boilers, tanks, and other large containers that hold liquids or gases.  Boilermakers use welding and cutting equipment to fabricate, install, maintain, and repair boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, and other structures.

Where do Boilermakers Work?

• Oil refineries
• Fossil fueled power plants
• Chemical plants
• Nuclear power plants
• Hydro-electric power plants
• Railroads
• Shipyards
• Steel Mills
• Paper Mills
• Processing plants
• Many other industrial sites or plants

What does a Boilermaker do on the job?

• Loading and unloading materials
• Rigging materials for movement
• Directing crane operations
• Assembling & disassembling scaffolds and platforms
• Inspecting & caring for rigging accessories and equipment
• Burning, gouging and welding
• Removing and replacing tubes
• Interpreting blueprints
• Laying out components
• Erecting support steel beams and columns
• Aligning and fitting components
• Use various welding machines and equipment