U.S. Dept. of Labor code 47-2011.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Boilermakers

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.

What this job is about

Ensure the safe and efficient construction and repair of pressure vessels.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Study blueprints for vessel specifications
Examine blueprints to determine the locations and dimensions of parts for pressure vessels.
2
Conduct pressure tests on vessels
Perform pressure tests on boilers and pressure vessels to ensure integrity and safety.
3
Inspect for defects in vessels
Examine boilers and pressure vessels to locate any defects such as leaks or weak spots.
4
Fabricate and assemble vessel components
Shape and fabricate parts using heavy-metalworking machines, then assemble them according to blueprints.
5
Repair and replace defective parts
Use tools and equipment to repair or replace defective components in pressure vessels.

Tools used in this work

Autodesk AutoCADMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordSAP software

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