Boilermaker

Turner Industries; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Turner Industries seeks a Boilermaker for a turnaround position in Kingsport, TN. The role involves assembling and disassembling boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels per blueprints. It is a non-exempt position reporting to a Foreman with per diem available for eligible workers.

Responsibilities include rigging coordination, aligning components, and safety compliance while performing fabrications and repairs in a heavy industrial setting.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent is required.
• 1–4 years of boilermaker experience depending on level.
• Proficiency with construction tools (grinders, oxy/acetylene torch).
• Rigging experience is required.
• National Certification preferred (may be required by client).
• Post offer drug/alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and policy acknowledgment.

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark reference points for columns and plates on foundation.
• Attach rigging or signal crane operator to lift parts to position.
• Line up structures to assemble boiler frame, tanks or vats.
• Hammer, flame-cut, file or grind edges to fit parts.
• Bolt structures and sections together.
• Install trays, manholes, valves, gauges and feedwater connections.
• Assist in testing assembled vessels.

Skills

Boilermaker experience

Rigging

Blueprint reading

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grinders

Oxy/Acetylene torch

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are seeking a Boilermaker for a turnaround position in Kingsport, TN. The Boilermaker assembles and disassembles, erects, and repairs boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers, and heaters according to blueprint specifications. Non-exempt role; Reports to a Front-Line Supervisor (Foreman); Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

• Turnaround work
• Per diem available for those who qualify

Essential Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent
• One to four years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
• Demonstrated proficiency in construction tool use (i.e. grinders, oxy/acetylene torch)
• Rigging
• National Certification preferred (may be required by client)
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements:

Locates and marks reference points for columns and plates on foundation; attaches rigging or signals crane operator to lift parts to specified position; aligns structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame, tanks or vats; hammers, flame-cuts, files or grinds irregular edges of sections or structural parts to facilitate fitting edges together; bolts structures and sections together; positions drums and headers into supports or bolts supports to frame; aligns water tubes and connects and expands tube ends to drums and headers; bolts casing sections, uptakes, stacks, baffles and such fabricated parts as chutes, air heaters, fan stands, feeding tube, catwalks, ladders, coal hoppers and safety hatch to frame; installs trays in process towers; installs manholes, valves, gauges and feedwater connection in drums to complete assembly of water tube boilers; assists in testing assembled vessels.

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement:

May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

Keywords: repair boilers, assembly, manufacturing, fabrication