Explore the Skilled Trades

A Construction Boilermaker builds, installs, erects, tests, maintains and repairs all types of boilers, tanks and pressure vessels, and performs all types of structural and plate work on dust, air, gas, steam, oil, water and other liquid-tight pressure vessels. Specifically, a Construction Boilermaker:

• works from fabrication drawings (prints) to fabricate components from steel or other materials

• uses various metal forming machines such as rotary shears, punch pressess and bending rolls

• tests boiler systems for leaks, defects and other deficiencies to ensure they are operating safely and efficiently

• attaches rigging and works with hoisting devices to lift components into place