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Boilermaker/ Boilermaker Foreman

Rincon, GA · On-site

$23.50 - $28.50/hr

Position Summary Boilermaker will construct iron/steel structures to specifications. They will work on construction of a Heat Recovery Exchange Generator (HRSG), and other miscellaneous structures ...

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Boilermaker

Freeport, TX · On-site

$23.50 - $28.50/hr

Boilermaker will construct iron/steel structures to specifications. They will work with the mechanical department on an industrial new construction plant along with other miscellaneous structures ...

Boilermaker/ Boilermaker Foreman

Rincon, GA · On-site

$23.50 - $28.50/hr

Position Summary Boilermaker will construct iron/steel structures to specifications. They will work on construction of a Heat Recovery Exchange Generator (HRSG), and other miscellaneous structures ...

Cat-Spec Boilermaker

La Porte, TX · On-site

$24.25 - $29.50/hr

A Boilermaker- Lead will perform work as required to maximize the quality of the Company while maintaining the specified expectations of the client and ensure safe working environment while ...

Boilermaker

Freeport, TX · On-site

$23.50 - $28.50/hr

Boilermaker will construct iron/steel structures to specifications. They will work with the mechanical department on an industrial new construction plant along with other miscellaneous structures ...

Boilermaker 1

Edmond, OK · On-site

$19.25 - $23.50/hr

Boilermaker will construct iron/steel structures to specifications. They will work on construction of a Heat Recovery Exchange Generator (HRSG), and other miscellaneous structures involved with a new ...

SMALL CAP - BOILERMAKER

Lafayette, IN · On-site

$24.75 - $30/hr

Boilermaker will construct iron/steel structures to specifications. They will work with the mechanical department on an industrial new construction plant along with other miscellaneous structures ...

Cat-Spec Boilermaker

La Porte, TX · On-site

$24.25 - $29.50/hr

A Boilermaker- Lead will perform work as required to maximize the quality of the Company while maintaining the specified expectations of the client and ensure safe working environment while ...

SMALL CAP - BOILERMAKER

Lafayette, IN · On-site

$24.75 - $30/hr

Boilermaker will construct iron/steel structures to specifications. They will work with the mechanical department on an industrial new construction plant along with other miscellaneous structures ...

Boilermaker

Memphis, TN

$25.50 - $31/hr

Skills and Experience: 3+ year's boilermaker experience in the fire protection, petrochemical, or oil refinery related industry preferred. Ability to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to ...

Boilermaker

Memphis, TN

$25.50 - $31/hr

... boilermaker experience in the fire protection, petrochemical, or oil refinery related industry preferred.  Ability to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to forty pounds.  Valid driver ...

Boilermaker** to join our team in**San Antonio, TX.**The Boilermaker is responsible for traveling daily to customer sites to assemble boilers, tanks, vats, and pressure vessels according to blueprint ...

Boilermaker

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$23.25 - $28.25/hr

Boilermaker: * Assembles boilers, tanks, vats, and pressure vessels according to blueprint specifications, using power tools and hand tools * Reads blueprint to determine location and relationship of ...

Boilermaker

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$23.25 - $28.25/hr

Boilermaker: * Assembles boilers, tanks, vats, and pressure vessels according to blueprint specifications, using power tools and hand tools * Reads blueprint to determine location and relationship of ...

Boilermaker

Mechanicsville, VA

$24.75 - $30/hr

Skills and Experience: 3+ year's boilermaker experience in the fire protection, petrochemical, or oil refinery related industry preferred. Ability to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to ...

Boilermaker

Mechanicsville, VA

$24.75 - $30/hr

... boilermaker experience in the fire protection, petrochemical, or oil refinery related industry preferred.  Ability to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to forty pounds.  Valid driver ...

Boilermaker

Deer Park, TX · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

Boilermaker will remove, replace and/or repair various piping systems; work on various coal fired boiler components including soot blowers, burners and dampers; work around and have experience with ...

Boilermaker

Deer Park, TX · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

Boilermaker will remove, replace and/or repair various piping systems; work on various coal fired boiler components including soot blowers, burners and dampers; work around and have experience with ...

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How much do boilermaker jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for boilermaker 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 is a boilermaker?

Boilermakers are skilled tradespeople who assemble, install, maintain, and repair boilers, tanks, and closed vats that hold liquids and gases. They work in industries such as power generation, shipbuilding, and manufacturing, often handling heavy-duty metalwork and high-pressure systems. The job involves reading blueprints, using specialized tools, welding, and ensuring all equipment meets safety standards. Boilermakers often work in physically demanding environments and may need to travel to worksites for installation or repairs.

What do boilermakers do?

Boilermakers install, repair, and make boilers, closed vats, and other large containers that contain liquids, like oil, and gases. Boilermaking is physically demanding and sometimes hazardous, so proper precautions must be taken. Many Boilermaker jobs also include travel to work sites and require on-site living for a period of time. A Boilermaker’s day could include reading blueprints, casting metal pieces, bending them into shape, and welding or bolting metal pieces together to form the boiler or other containers. Other duties may include testing completed boilers, implementing efficiencies, and performing routine maintenance as necessary.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a boilermaker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Boilermaker, you need strong mechanical aptitude, welding and metal fabrication skills, and typically a relevant apprenticeship or trade certification. Familiarity with technical tools such as welding machines, pipe cutters, and blueprint reading software is commonly required. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and teamwork are crucial soft skills for safety and efficiency on the job. These skills ensure precise construction, safe operation, and effective collaboration in demanding industrial environments.

What are some common challenges boilermakers face on the job, and how can they be managed effectively?

Boilermakers often work in physically demanding environments, dealing with heavy materials, high temperatures, and confined spaces. One common challenge is maintaining safety while performing welding or assembly tasks at heights or in tight quarters. Effective management involves following strict safety protocols, using appropriate personal protective equipment, and maintaining clear communication with team members. Regular training and adherence to safety standards help minimize risks and ensure a productive work environment.

What is the difference between Boilermaker vs Pipefitter?

AspectBoilermakerPipefitter
CertificationsApprenticeship, OSHA safety trainingApprenticeship, OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentFactories, power plants, shipyardsRefineries, industrial plants, construction sites
Industry UsageHeavy industry, manufacturingOil & gas, chemical processing
Job FocusAssembling, installing, and maintaining large metal structures and tanksInstalling, maintaining, and repairing piping systems

Both Boilermakers and Pipefitters work in industrial environments and require similar certifications. While Boilermakers focus on large metal structures and tanks, Pipefitters specialize in piping systems. Their roles often overlap in industrial settings, but their specific tasks and areas of expertise differ.

Is boilermaker a good career?

A boilermaker is a skilled tradesperson who fabricates, installs, and maintains boilers and other large metal containers, often working in industrial settings. The job typically requires physical strength, technical skills, and safety training, with opportunities for high wages and job stability in construction, manufacturing, and power generation industries.

What exactly does a boilermaker do?

A boilermaker constructs, installs, maintains, and repairs boilers, tanks, and other large vessels that hold liquids and gases. They work with welding, cutting, and fitting metal components, often in industrial settings, and typically need skills in blueprint reading and safety procedures. The job may require certifications such as welding licenses and adherence to safety standards due to the hazardous environment.

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Infographic showing various Boilermaker job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,233 per year, or $27 per hour.

Boilermaker/ Boilermaker Foreman

Rincon, GA • On-site

Zachry Group
Construction • 10K+ employees

$23.50 - $28.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Zachry Group rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 63 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Position Summary 

Boilermaker will construct iron/steel structures to specifications. They will work on construction of a Heat Recovery Exchange Generator (HRSG), and other miscellaneous structures involved with a new construction project. 

Qualification Highlights 

  • Must have 4+ years' experience as a Boilermaker Helper, Boilermaker Ironworker or comparable position with Experience (I.e. Structural fitter with HRSG experience). 

  • Experience on a Gas-fired Combined-Cycle power unit HRSG unit. 

  • Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below). 

  • Must be able to meet all physical requirements. 

  • Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 ft. 

  • Must have all required tools. 

  • Must have reliable transportation. 

  • Must be able to pass all pre-employment contingencies to include but not limited to physical, drug screen and MVR. 

Position Responsibilities 

  • Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required. 

  • Identify all tools required for tasks. 

  • Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks. 

  • Fabricate equipment according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors. 

  • Hoist equipment and tools into location via bull rigging or crane. 

  • Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural-steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, and/or levels. 

  • Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors. 

  • Bolt aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting or bolting. 

  • Pull, push, or pry iron/steel equipment into approximate positions for bolting into place. 

  • Cut, bend, and weld iron/steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment. 

Required Qualifications 

  • Leadership Abilities 

  • Ability to take lead in erection of steel, fabrication, grid layout, rigging etc.  

  • Ability to perform all job duties of craft trade. 

  • Drawings 

  • Ability to read, understand IFC drawings.  

  • Ability to make hang list, read details off drawings, read all notes on drawings before erection, locate and understand ECN's and holds on drawings. 

  • Understand when to stop production work and when a RFI needs to be initiated.  

  • Read and understand craft specs and cut sheets, craft spec procedures and recommendations 

  • Able to locate piece marks for correct views and know how to pick out different elevations 

  • Being able to know the correct installation based on the orientation. 

  • Knowledge of symbols based on legend   

  • Rigging 

  • Knowledge of all types of safe rigging practices (chokers, slings, ect.) 

  • Ability to dictate correct knots based on material 

  • Connection 

  • Know all aspects of connecting 

  • Correct procedures of Bolting 

  • Torque vs Tension 

  • Fabrication 

  •  Ability to read cut sheets 

  • Lay out from drawing 

  • Cut material from lay out and cut sheets 

  • Torque vs. Tension 

  • Knowledge of Torque and Values 

  • Knowledge of Tension 

  • Turn of the nut method 

  • Different types of indicators 

  • Understand how to use a skidmore 

  • Plan work and execute 

  • Ability to take drawings, required material, line out helpers and execute work 

  • Tools and knowledge 

  • Knowledge of specialty tools (torque wrench, skidmore, torque guns, mag drills, hogan drills) 

  • Welding and cutting 

  • Basic knowledge of welding (machine set up, Mig, stick, gas, ect) 

  • Knowledge of cutting torch, set up, dangers, usage, cleaning, types of tips and when to use the different types of tips 

  • Equipment Knowledge 

  • Knowledge of JLG's man baskets, cranes 

  • Basic maintenance (inspections) 

  • Safe operations practices 

  • Math Skills 

  • Footage, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions to perform all craft duties. 

  • Must be willing to perform any additional duties as instructed. 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Current Zachry or Zachry ROF'ed employee. 

  • Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc. 

  • National Center for Construction Education and Research's (NCCER) certification for Industrial Journeyman Carpenter. 

  • Formal/Technical education. 

Physical Requirements 

  • Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.  Will talk and hear to communicate.  Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull:  objects, materials, controls and tools.  May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.  Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, work off of platforms and man lifts, and may occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements. Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and leather work boots.   


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About Zachry Group

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Zachry Group is America's pacesetter in turnkey construction, engineering, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services in the power, energy, chemicals, manufacturing and industrial sectors. It works with customers to plan, build, and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Zachry Group operates 35 offices, and averages 20,000 employees working in more than 400 locations nationwide. Please visit www.zachrygroup.com for more information.

Industry

Construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Antonio, TX, US

Year founded

1924