Boilermakers
SOC Code: 47-2011 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame tanks or vats, following blueprints. Work involves use of hand and power tools, plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles. Assist in testing assembled vessels. Direct cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces. Inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic-control mechanisms, water columns, and auxiliary machines.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Boilermakers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $97,947 | $111,717 | $125,466 | $139,235 |
| Modesto, CA | $97,510 | $111,093 | $124,675 | $138,258 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $99,216 | $112,029 | $124,821 | $137,634 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $94,141 | $108,638 | $123,136 | $137,634 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $94,411 | $107,848 | $121,306 | $134,742 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $95,389 | $108,493 | $121,618 | $134,722 |
| Vallejo, CA | $93,226 | $106,122 | $118,997 | $131,893 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $93,600 | $106,101 | $118,602 | $131,102 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $80,246 | $95,680 | $111,114 | $126,547 |
| Florence, SC | $80,246 | $95,680 | $111,114 | $126,547 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 4.0 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.5 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.1 | |
| Repairing | 3.1 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.1 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.1 | |
| Equipment Selection | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 4.2 |
| English Language | 3.3 |
| Mathematics | 3.2 |
| Administration and Management | 2.9 |
| Building and Construction | 2.8 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.6 |
| Physics | 2.5 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 52.0% |
| Some college | 32.1% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 15.9% |
Typical Tasks
- Examine boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, or vats to locate defects, such as leaks, weak spots, or defective sections, so that they can be repaired.
- Bolt or arc weld pressure vessel structures and parts together, using wrenches or welding equipment.
- Inspect assembled vessels or individual components, such as tubes, fittings, valves, controls, or auxiliary mechanisms, to locate any defects.
- Repair or replace defective pressure vessel parts, such as safety valves or regulators, using torches, jacks, caulking hammers, power saws, threading dies, welding equipment, or metalworking machinery.
- Attach rigging and signal crane or hoist operators to lift heavy frame and plate sections or other parts into place.
- Bell, bead with power hammers, or weld pressure vessel tube ends to ensure leakproof joints.
- Lay out plate, sheet steel, or other heavy metal and locate and mark bending and cutting lines, using protractors, compasses, and drawing instruments or templates.
- Install manholes, handholes, taps, tubes, valves, gauges, or feedwater connections in drums of water tube boilers, using hand tools.
Technology Skills
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