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Entry Level Salary
$53,000
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National Median Pay
$65,000
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Real Go-Getters Make
$80,000+
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Sources: Emsi, 2022
Responsibilities
- Welding of small diameter tube/pipe
- Fabrication, installation, testing, and maintenance of boilers, tanks, vats, and pressure vessels
- Lay out, assembly, and tear down of scaffolding, cranes or other support structures.
- Installing auxiliary mechanisms, such as tubes, fittings, valves, and boiler instrumentation
- Conducting inspections and preparing preventative maintenance reports
Education & Training
Education and training that can lead to a successful career may include:
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Recommended Education
Certificate in welding, metals fabrication, pipe welding, etc.
Advanced Education
Associate degree in welding, metals fabrication, pipe welding, etc.
Recommended Training
Related boiler or pipe welding work experience
Advanced Training
Apprenticeship program
Recommended Certification
AWS Certified Welder
Essential Skills
- Highly motivated and self-directed
- Flexible and able to work in a team environment
- Mechanically inclined and manual dexterity
- Able to work in harsh weather (heat, cold, snow, rain, etc.)
- Able to read blueprints, analyze design plans, and understand building codes
Work Environment
Many boilermakers work in the field on active construction sites. Often extensive travel is required, but opportunities also exist in shop environments.
The heat map below showcases the total number of job postings for Boilermakers in the last twelve months by state. As shown, the darker the color of the state, the higher the concentration of job postings. The heat map is intended to provide insight into areas where Boilermaker careers are currently in demand.
Top Industries
Manufacturing
Water Heaters, Boilers, Power Generation Components, Brewing & Distilling
Industrial
Steel Mills, Food & Beverage Processing Equipment, Power Plant Shut Downs & Expansion, Recycling Facilities
Infrastructure
Railway Components, Waste Management, Building & Structural Components
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