Occupations/47-2011.00
Boilermakers
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.
Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.
AI automation risk
40%
Mixed exposure
Human characteristics
52%
Balanced human and task mix
Task orientation
50%
Mixed exposure
A day in this job
- Mostly routine
Inspect assembled vessels or individual components, such as tubes, fittings, valves, controls, or auxiliary mechanisms, to locate any defects.
- Task
Conduct pressure tests on vessels, such as boilers.
- Task
Study blueprints to determine locations, relationships, or dimensions of parts.
The tasks we can read here lean routine. That sits next to the AI risk rank — it is not a forecast that the job disappears.
Core tasks
- 01Conduct pressure tests on vessels, such as boilers.
- 02Study blueprints to determine locations, relationships, or dimensions of parts.
- 03Examine boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, or vats to locate defects, such as leaks, weak spots, or defective sections, so that they can be repaired.
- 04Inspect assembled vessels or individual components, such as tubes, fittings, valves, controls, or auxiliary mechanisms, to locate any defects.
- 05Lay out plate, sheet steel, or other heavy metal and locate and mark bending and cutting lines, using protractors, compasses, and drawing instruments or templates.
- 06Bell, bead with power hammers, or weld pressure vessel tube ends to ensure leakproof joints.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks2.87
- Degree of automation1.69
- Time sitting2.09
- Originality (ability)2.12
- Conflict situations2.29
- Hands-on objects/tools3.42
- Outdoors / weather3.27
- Disease exposure1.40
- Decision freedom4.11
Top abilities
- Near Vision4.00
- Control Precision4.00
- Problem Sensitivity3.88
- Deductive Reasoning3.88
- Manual Dexterity3.75
- Finger Dexterity3.75
- Arm-Hand Steadiness3.75
- Multilimb Coordination3.62
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension3.00
- Active Listening3.00
- Writing2.62
- Speaking3.00
- Mathematics2.12
- Science1.75
- Critical Thinking3.50
- Active Learning3.00
- Learning Strategies2.75
- Monitoring3.00
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
3 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN · Public | Boilermaking/Boilermaker 48.0801 | $6,200 | 100% | 38% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Anoka Technical College Anoka, MN · Public | Boilermaking/Boilermaker 48.0801 | $6,300 | 100% | 48% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Macomb Community College Warren, MI · Public | Boilermaking/Boilermaker 48.0801 | $4,200 | 100% | 22% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |