Entry Level Boiler Tube Welder Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

The Mechanical Service Boiler Technician is responsible for comprehending and utilizing blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals, and work process instructions to install, and repair ancillary boiler equipment and instrumentation.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Engineering and Service Technicians by providing expertise, support, and maintaining a positive outlook at all times.
• Test and inspect boiler systems. 
• Inspect assembled vessels and individual components, such as tubes, fittings, valves, controls, and auxiliary mechanisms, to locate any defects. 
• Evaluate basic boiler room systems (steam and hydronic), gather information, and help solve problems. 
• Troubleshoot and repair valves, motors, and safety devices.
• Provide support to sales staff, participate in sales meetings.
• Lead and ensure mechanical project documentation is completed accurately and execute on all assigned project responsibilities.
• Install manholes, handholes, taps, tubes, valves, gauges, and feedwater connections in tube boilers, using hand tools. 
• Ensure all third-party welders are qualified on all Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS) required per the project.
• Ensure accurate material planning and loading of all project materials needed.
• Clean equipment, using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents. 
• Read cut sheets layout from drawing and cut material from layout and cut sheets.
• Interpret drawings, and assemble required material, use work tools and knowledge of specialty tools to complete work. Ability to make modifications to the equipment with these drawings. 
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to current or daily job duties. 
• Comply with the highest level of safety during all stages of project execution to avoid any type of incidents and/or accidents. 
• Complete service reports on the job, have clients sign the completed report before leaving the site, submit the signed reports to the office. 
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Requirements

• At least 7 years' experience servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing boilers, pressure vessels, burners, boiler accessories, and other heat producing equipment. 
• A valid driver's license is required with a clean record. Must be insurable with no major infractions
• Must pass pre-employment background and an initial and subsequent random drug screening tests. 
• Knowledge in water treatment and how it relates to operation of the equipment. 
• Knowledge and understanding of ASME, state and local codes. 
• Experience leading work projects or teams.
• Ability to train and explain work procedures clearly to others.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow verbal direction, procedures, specifications, and drawings. 
• Self-motivated individual who works independently, as well as in a team atmosphere. 
• Good customer service skills are mandatory.
• Present a positive professional image with customers.
• Must be able to operate independently and communicate efficiently and effectively with both customers and management.
• Detail-oriented in completing work orders, all required forms, and checklists.
• Must have strong language skills as well as industry specific vocabulary.
• Basic mathematics, algebra, and formula knowledge are required.
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of and familiarity with computers, MS office, familiarity with smart phone, internet, and email functions. 
• Ability to travel at least 70% of the time as well as being on call as needed. 

Mastery in Mechanical Design and Boiler Room Layout:

• Technician understands leading a team on field layout, cutting, welding, and install sequencing. 
• Technician understands integrating mechanical systems with electrical and control considerations. 
• Technician understands troubleshooting install issues and proposing efficient redesigns. 
• Technician understands training others in safe, efficient, and code-compliant mechanical work.

Required Education: 

• Completed High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Two years of technical school, community college or trade school. 
• Computer knowledge a plus 

Work Environment:

This job operates in internal and external environments which may include inclement weather conditions. Environment will include working with hot steam, liquids, tight spaces, and other conditions depending on customer site(s). 

Physical Requirements and expected work hours:

• Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and climb frequently.
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Able to push/pull heavy equipment and maneuver tubing and materials.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated areas.
• Be fit for a respirator