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Austin Industries

BOILERMAKER

La Porte, TX · On-site

$24.25 - $29.50/hr

NCCER Boilermaker certification, a Valid Driver's License and TWIC Card Experience: 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience. Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. * See the "Know Your ...

Austin Bridge & Raod, LP

BOILERMAKER

La Porte, TX

$24.25 - $29.50/hr

NCCER Boilermaker certification, a Valid Driver's License and TWIC Card Experience: 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience. Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. * See the "Know Your ...

OxyChem

OxyChem Boilermaker

Pasadena, TX · On-site

$23.50 - $28.50/hr

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Boilermaker ... NCCER Certification prior to employment * Must be able to read process flow diagrams, P&IDs ...

Zachry Group

Multicraft Welder/Boilermaker

Freeport, TX · On-site

$23.75 - $29.25/hr

Must have NCCER Boilermaker as well. Qualification Highlights * Must have the ability to weld in 2g, 4g, and 6g conditions. * Must be able to Stick and Tig weld on Pipe. * Must successfully pass a ...

Zachry Group

Multicraft Welder/Boilermaker

Freeport, TX · On-site

$23.75 - $29.25/hr

Must have NCCER Boilermaker as well. Qualification Highlights * Must have the ability to weld in 2g, 4g, and 6g conditions. * Must be able to Stick and Tig weld on Pipe. * Must successfully pass a ...

Zachry Group

Multicraft Welder/Boilermaker

Freeport, TX · On-site

$23.75 - $29.25/hr

Must have NCCER Boilermaker as well. Qualification Highlights * Must have the ability to weld in 2g, 4g, and 6g conditions. * Must be able to Stick and Tig weld on Pipe. * Must successfully pass a ...

Zachry Group

Multicraft Welder/Boilermaker

Freeport, TX · On-site

$23.75 - $29.25/hr

Must have NCCER Boilermaker as well. Qualification Highlights * Must have the ability to weld in 2g, 4g, and 6g conditions. * Must be able to Stick and Tig weld on Pipe. * Must successfully pass a ...

Zachry Group

JVIC- Boilermaker TA

Orange, TX · On-site

NCCER Boilermaker Qualification Highlights * Must have 4+ years' experience as a Boilermaker Helper, Boilermaker Ironworker or comparable position with Experience * Must possess all Knowledge Skills ...

Oxy

OxyChem Boilermaker

Pasadena, TX · On-site

$23.50 - $28.50/hr

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Boilermaker ... NCCER Certification prior to employment * Must be able to read process flow diagrams, P&IDs ...

Zachry Group

Ironworker Fabricator/Boilermaker

Freeport, TX · On-site

$21.25 - $28/hr

Signaling of equipment (ERTS, NCCO, NCCER) o Flagging of cranes, forklifts, manlifts * Knots o ... Must have 4+ years experience as a Iron-worker/ Structural Iron-worker, Boilermaker, and Fabricator.

Matrix Service Inc.

IPTW Boilermaker

Bakersfield, CA

$26 - $30/hr

Must be able to pass the Boilermaker Skills Test at or above 70% or complete the NCCER certification for your craft. * Must Complete Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training ...

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How much do boilermaker nccer jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for boilermaker nccer in the United States is $27.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.76 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Boilermaker (NCCER), and why are they important?

To thrive as a Boilermaker (NCCER), you need strong mechanical aptitude, welding and metal fabrication skills, blueprint reading ability, and completion of NCCER certification or equivalent apprenticeship. Familiarity with tools like welding machines, oxy-acetylene torches, rigging equipment, and industrial safety systems is essential. Attention to detail, teamwork, physical stamina, and problem-solving abilities are crucial soft skills for excelling in this role. These competencies ensure safe, accurate, and efficient construction, maintenance, and repair of boilers and pressure vessels in demanding industrial environments.

What are some common safety challenges Boilermaker NCCERs face on the job, and how are they addressed?

Boilermaker NCCERs often work in environments with high heat, confined spaces, and at heights, all of which present significant safety challenges. To address these risks, strict adherence to safety protocols—such as wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), participating in regular safety briefings, and following lockout/tagout procedures—is essential. Teams also implement frequent equipment inspections and encourage open communication to report hazards. Employers typically provide ongoing safety training to ensure that all boilermakers remain up to date on best practices and regulatory requirements.

What are Boilermakers NCCER?

Boilermakers NCCER are skilled tradespeople who have been trained and certified through the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) in the field of boilermaking. They specialize in fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining boilers, tanks, and other large vessels that hold liquids or gases. The NCCER certification demonstrates that a boilermaker has met nationally recognized standards in safety, technical knowledge, and hands-on skills. This credential is valued by employers in the construction and industrial sectors because it ensures workers are competent and reliable.

What is the difference between Boilermaker Nccer vs Pipefitter Nccer?

AspectBoilermaker NccerPipefitter Nccer
CredentialsApprenticeship, NCCER certificationApprenticeship, NCCER certification
Work EnvironmentFactories, power plants, industrial sitesRefineries, chemical plants, industrial facilities
Industry UsageHeavy industry, manufacturingOil & gas, chemical processing

Both Boilermaker Nccer and Pipefitter Nccer require similar certifications and work in industrial environments. Boilermakers focus on assembling and maintaining boilers and large tanks, while Pipefitters specialize in installing and maintaining piping systems. The choice depends on your specific industry interest and career goals.

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BOILERMAKER

BOILERMAKER

Austin Industries

La Porte, TX • On-site

$24.25 - $29.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Austin Industries rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 77 rated construction

Job description

About Austin Industrial
Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.
Boilermaker
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. Engages in the 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. This is accomplished by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
  • 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 welds 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.
  • Study blueprints to determine locations, relationships, or dimensions of parts.
  • Straighten or reshape bent pressure vessel plates or structure parts, using hammers, jacks, or torches.
  • Shape seams, joints, or irregular edges of pressure vessel sections or structural parts to attain specified fit of parts, using cutting torches, hammers, files, or metalworking machines.
  • Position, align, and secure structural parts or related assemblies to boiler frames, tanks, or vats of pressure vessels, following blueprints.
  • Locate and mark reference points for columns or plates on boiler foundations, following blueprints and using straightedges, squares, transits, or measuring instruments.
  • Shape or fabricate parts, such as stacks, uptakes, or chutes, to adapt pressure vessels, heat exchangers, or piping to premises, using heavy-metalworking machines such as brakes, rolls, or drill presses.
  • Clean pressure vessel equipment, using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents.
  • Install refractory bricks or other heat-resistant materials in fireboxes of pressure vessels.
  • Assemble large vessels in an on-site fabrication shop prior to installation to ensure proper fit.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Qualifications Required for this Position:
Education: no minimum education requirements.
Certification/License: NCCER Boilermaker certification, a Valid Driver's License and TWIC Card
Experience: 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.
Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • See the "Know Your Rights" poster available in English and Spanish.
  • See the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision" poster available in English and Spanish.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please
  • This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

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