Boilermaker: Industrial Boiler & Vessel Installer

Turner Industries; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Industries in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Boilermaker for a maintenance role. The Boilermaker assembles, disassembles, erects and repairs boilers, tanks, vessels and heat exchangers per blueprint specifications.

This non-exempt position reports to a Front-Line Supervisor; duties follow specific procedures. Qualified applicants have HS diploma, 1–4 years relevant experience, and ability to use grinders and oxy/acetylene torches; national certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–4 years of experience in the specified skill (level dependent).
• Demonstrated proficiency in construction tool use (e.g. grinders, oxy/acetylene torch).
• Rigging.
• National Certification preferred (may be required by client).
• Post offer drug/alcohol screen, physical evaluation and acceptance of policy.

Responsibilities

• Locates and marks reference points for foundations.
• Attaches rigging or signals crane operator to lift parts to position.
• Aligns structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame, tanks or vats.
• Hammers, flame-cuts, files or grinds edges for fitting.
• Bolts structures and sections together; positions drums and headers.
• Installs trays, manholes, valves, gauges and feedwater connections.
• Assists in testing assembled vessels.

Skills

Rigging

Tool use

Blueprint reading

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Grinders

Oxy/acetylene torch

Job description

Turner Industries in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Boilermaker for a maintenance role. The Boilermaker assembles, disassembles, erects and repairs boilers, tanks, vessels and heat exchangers per blueprint specifications.

This non-exempt position reports to a Front-Line Supervisor; duties follow specific procedures. Qualified applicants have HS diploma, 1–4 years relevant experience, and ability to use grinders and oxy/acetylene torches; national certification preferred.