Career Definition for a Boilermaker. Boilermakers make and install boilers and other large containers that house gases or liquids such as oil. Job duties include reading blueprints, casting pieces and bending them into shape, and welding or bolting pieces together.Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries.

Career Definition for a Boilermaker. Boilermakers make and install boilers and other large containers that house gases or liquids such as oil. Job duties include reading blueprints, casting pieces and bending them into shape, and welding or bolting pieces together.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.

Sample Job Titles


1.Assembler
2.Boiler Control Technician
3.Boiler Erector
4.Boiler Fitter
5.Boiler Installer

6.Boiler Maker

7.Boiler Mechanic

8.Boiler Reliner

9.Boiler Repairman

10.Boiler Service Technician

11.Boiler Setter

12.Boiler Shop Mechanic

13.Boiler Technician

14.Boiler Tester

15.Boiler Welder

16.Boiler/Chiller Technician


17.Boilerhouse Mechanic

18.Boilermaker

19.Boilermaker Apprentice

20.Boilermaker Fitter

21.Boilermaker Helper

22.Boilermaker Mechanic

23.Boilermaker Pipe Fitter

24.Boilermaker Welder

25.Erector

26.Fitter Up

27.Industrial Boilermaker

28.Locomotive Boilermaker

29.Manufacturing Assembler

30.Pressure Tester

31.Service Technician

Job Tasks