Boilermaker in Centertown, KY #3176

Essential Duties

• Boiler making Tools – use hand, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools in a safe manner.
• Oxyfuel Cutting – safely perform the following oxyfuel cutting tasks: straight line and square shapes, piercing and slot cutting, bevels, and washing.
• Identifying and Installing Valves – correctly identify purpose of valves, including those that start and stop and regulate flow, relieve pressure and regulate direction. Competently interpret valve markings and nameplate information.
• Identifying and Installing Gaskets – correctly identify and explain gasket types, materials and competently lay out and cut gaskets.
• Hangers and supports – correctly identify types of hangers and supports. Identify and interpret drawings and symbols and accurately determine placement of hangers.
• Socket Weld Pipe Fabrication – correctly identify fittings and read/interpret socket weld pipe drawings. Correctly determine pipe lengths between socket weld fittings and supports.
• Butt Weld Pipe Fabrication – correctly identify butt weld piping materials and fittings and read/interpret butt welded piping drawings. Correctly determine pipe lengths between fittings and supports.
• Advanced Tube Work – Proficient in the methodology for identifying problem tubes, extracting, rolling and plugging tubes.
• Communicates and works cooperatively and effectively with all personnel, good math skills for calculating load requirements.
• Completes pre-lift checklists and assists operator with lift plans as needed.
• Must be proficient in the use of hand signals.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years minimum heavy industrial field experience as a Boilermaker
• Must have locking toolbox and tools necessary to perform the job.
• Rigging – Safely and competently identify and use, basic and special rigging procedures and equipment including chain hoists, come-a longs, jacks, and tuggers.
• Must be proficient in the use of hand signals.
• Must be able to successfully complete all required pre-hire requirements.

Physical/Site Requirements

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 45 pounds.
• Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with age.
• Work up to a 12-hour shift in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Work at heights with fall protection, work from manlifts, baskets, JLG’s etc.
• PPE footwear/prescription safety glasses or eye shields required.