Career Profile
Boilermakers
Boilermakers assemble, install, maintain, and repair boilers, closed vats, and other large vessels or containers that hold liquids and gases.
General Information
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.
Important Work Activities
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
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Boilermakers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 7 openings per year are projected for Boilermakers.
Employment Change
Employment for Boilermakers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 8.2% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $31.76/hour. Entry level workers are paid $26.98, while experienced workers are paid $35.27. The median wage is above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 61 Boilermakers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 66.
Top Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Boilermakers are Utility System Construction, Building Equipment Contractors, and Nonresidential Building Construction.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Boilermakers include Design, Mathematics, and Building and Construction.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Boilermakers is HS diploma or less. 0% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.