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Overview

The Boilermaker Journeyman position requires typically 3 years and above of documented field experience in the craft discipline, with the ability to read and interpret instructions and perform work activities independently. The role involves various tasks related to the assembly and maintenance of boiler systems.

Responsibilities

  • Locate and mark reference points for columns or plates on foundation using tools and geometry knowledge.
  • Attach rigging or signal crane operator to lift components to specified positions.
  • Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frames, tanks, or vats.
  • Hammer, flame-cut, file, and grind irregular edges of sections or structural parts.
  • Bolt or arc-weld structures and sections together.
  • Position drums and headers into supports or bolt or weld supports to frame.
  • Align water tubes and connect ends to drums and headers using a tube expander.
  • Bolt or weld casing sections and fabricated parts to frame using wrenches.
  • Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities with tools and equipment.
  • Install manholes, handholds, valves, gauges, and feed water connections in drums.
  • Signal crane operator in lifting parts to specific positions.
  • Assist in testing assembled vessels by pumping water or gas under pressure.
  • Repair boilers or tanks in the field by unbolting or flame cutting defective sections.
  • May fasten and caulk sections of vessels using pneumatic fasteners.
  • May line firebox with refractory brick and blocks.
  • May fabricate parts to adapt boiler to premises.
  • Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent with previous experience in the field.
  • Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
  • Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
  • Plan work and select proper tools.
  • Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
  • Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
  • Work at heights without fear.
  • Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Westlake, LA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Louisiana currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$35/hr across 33 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Westlake, LA

Westlake, LA is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Louisiana as a whole we're tracking 118 other active welding openings from 70 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Louisiana.

Brown & Root currently has 4 other openings live in Louisiana, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Louisiana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Worley (6), TIC - The Industrial Company (5), and GrayWolf (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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