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Zachry Brands, Inc.
Boilermaker 1
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What they do
A Boilermaker installs and repairs boilers or other large containers that hold liquids for generating heat or electricity, or for processing chemicals or other products. Assembles very large boilers at installation sites. Repairs boiler pipes and valves and inspects and replaces parts. May work on other large industrial equipment.
$66,080 / year median in Texas
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Boilermaker will construct iron/steel structures to specifications. They will work with the mechanical department on an industrial new construction plant along with other miscellaneous structures involved with the new construction. Preferred Qualifications Prefer experience with industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance of Power Generation machines and equipment. JVIC/Zachry ROF'ed employee. Former JVIC/Zachry Employee. Basic Computer efficiency Formal/technical education. NCCER Boilermaker Qualification Highlights Must have 4+ years' experience as a Boilermaker Helper, Boilermaker Ironworker or comparable position with Experience Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below). Must be able to meet all physical requirements. Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 ft. Must have all required tools. Must have reliable transportation. Required Qualifications Ability to take lead in erection of steel, fabrication, grid layout, rigging etc. Ability to perform all job duties of craft trade. Ability to read, understand IFC drawings. Ability to make hang list, read details off drawings, read all notes on drawings before erection, locate and understand ECN's and holds on drawings. Understand when to stop production work and when a RFI needs to be initiated. Read and understand craft specs and cut sheets, craft spec procedures and recommendations Able to locate piece marks for correct views and know how to pick out different elevations Being able to know the correct installation based on the orientation. Knowledge of symbols based on legend Knowledge of all types of safe rigging practices (chokers, slings, ect.) Ability to dictate correct knots based on material Know all aspects of connecting Correct procedures of Bolting Torque vs Tension Ability to read cut sheets Lay out from drawing Cut material from lay out and cut sheets Knowledge of Torque and Values Knowledge of Tension Turn of the nut method Different types of indicators Understand how to use a skidmore Ability to take drawings, required material, line out helpers and execute work Knowledge of specialty tools (torque wrench, skidmore, torque guns, mag drills, hogan drills) Basic knowledge of welding (machine set up, Mig, stick, gas, ect) Knowledge of cutting torch, set up, dangers, usage, cleaning, types of tips and when to use the different types of tips Knowledge of JLG's man baskets, cranes Basic maintenance (inspections) Safe operations practices Flagging of cranes, forklifts, man lifts Tying knots for tag lines, etc. Basic knots for lashing Footage, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions to perform all craft duties. Must be willing to perform any additional duties as instructed. JVIC ( a