Turnaround Boilermaker: Boilers & Vessels Expert

Turner Industries; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Industries is seeking a Boilermaker for a turnaround position in Kingsport, TN. The Boilermaker assembles and disassembles, erects, and repairs boilers, tanks, vessels, exchangers, and heaters according to blueprint specifications.

This non-exempt role reports to a Foreman and requires safety compliance and potential client-specific certifications. Essential qualifications include a high school diploma, 1–4 years’ experience, rigging proficiency, and tool handling skills.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Installs trays in process towers; installs manholes, valves, gauges and feedwater connection in drums to complete assembly of water tube boilers.

Skills

Rigging

Tool use proficiency

Blueprint reading

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Grinders

Oxy/acetylene torch

Job description

Turner Industries is seeking a Boilermaker for a turnaround position in Kingsport, TN. The Boilermaker assembles and disassembles, erects, and repairs boilers, tanks, vessels, exchangers, and heaters according to blueprint specifications.

This non-exempt role reports to a Foreman and requires safety compliance and potential client-specific certifications. Essential qualifications include a high school diploma, 1–4 years’ experience, rigging proficiency, and tool handling skills.