Boilermaker jobs in Kansas

Position Summary:  Boilermakers make and install boilers and other large containers that house gases or liquids such as oil.

Boilermaker Duties and Responsibilities:
●Reading blueprints.
●Casting pieces and bending them into shape.
●Welding or bolting pieces together.
●Test completed boilers.
●Perform routine maintenance.
●Ensure equipment is properly shut down and stored securely when not in use.
●Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
●Loan and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers.
●Complete required paperwork, forms, and records as required.
●Obeys and follows all safety rules on the job site and encourages others to do the same. This includes wearing protective gear and maintaining active communication with all other construction crew members.

Boilermaker Skills and Specifications:
●Coordinate machine actions with crew members in response to hand or audio signals.
●Ability to operate equipment effectively and within the equipment’s operating capabilities to ensure deadlines of the job are met.
●Maintains a good relationship with co-workers and works well with others to accomplish a task.
●Ability to work without close supervision once directed on task.
●Ability to travel with crew in the course of work 90% of the time.

Boilermaker Education and Qualifications:
●High School Diploma or GED.
●Completed Boilermaker Apprenticeship Training.
●Have a valid driver’s license issued within the United States.
●Must be able to pass site-specific background checks and drug screens.

Boilermaker Physical Requirements:
●While performing the duties of Boilermaker, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Boilermaker Work Environment:
●While performing the duties of Boilermaker, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Limitations and Disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

REV 07-13-2022