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Maintenance Boilermaker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Boilermaker

Memphis, TN · On-site

$25.50 - $31/hr

Experience in maintaining job site documentation, i.e., job time sheets, and building drawings ... Skills and Experience: 3+ year's boilermaker experience in the fire protection, petrochemical, or ...

JVIC - TA Boilermaker 1

Pasadena, TX · On-site

$23.50 - $28.50/hr

Boilermaker will construct iron/steel structures to specifications. They will work with the ... Prefer experience with industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance of Power ...

JVIC - TA Boilermaker 1

Pasadena, TX · On-site

$23.50 - $28.50/hr

Boilermaker will construct iron/steel structures to specifications. They will work with the ... Prefer experience with industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance of Power ...

JVIC - TA Boilermaker 1

Orange, TX · On-site

$24.50 - $29.50/hr

Boilermaker will construct iron/steel structures to specifications. They will work with the ... Prefer experience with industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance of Power ...

Boilermaker

Mechanicsville, VA · On-site

$24.75 - $30/hr

Experience in maintaining job site documentation, i.e., job time sheets, and building drawings ... Skills and Experience: 3+ year's boilermaker experience in the fire protection, petrochemical, or ...

JVIC - TA Boilermaker 1

Freeport, TX · On-site

$23.50 - $28.50/hr

Boilermaker will construct iron/steel structures to specifications. They will work with the ... Prefer experience with industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance of Power ...

JVIC - TA Boilermaker 1

Freeport, TX · On-site

$23.50 - $28.50/hr

Boilermaker will construct iron/steel structures to specifications. They will work with the ... Prefer experience with industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance of Power ...

Boilermaker NCCER Plus-1

Deer Park, TX

$23 - $28/hr

Boilermaker will remove, replace and/or repair various piping systems; work on various coal fired ... maintenance (inspections) Safe operations practices Signaling of equipment (ETS, NCCO, NCCER ...

Boilermaker NCCER Plus-1

Deer Park, TX · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

Boilermaker will remove, replace and/or repair various piping systems; work on various coal fired ... maintenance (inspections) Safe operations practices Signaling of equipment (ETS, NCCO, NCCER ...

JVIC - TA Boilermaker 1

Orange, TX · On-site

$24.50 - $29.50/hr

Boilermaker will construct iron/steel structures to specifications. They will work with the ... Prefer experience with industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance of Power ...

Boilermaker 1

Port Arthur, TX

$22 - $26.75/hr

Demonstrated industrial maintenance history experience Expected to have boiler helping experience ... have Boilermaker tools Minimum 1-2 years industrial maintenance experience required Must have ...

Boilermaker 1

Sinclair, WY · On-site

$22.75 - $27.50/hr

Demonstrated industrial maintenance history experience Expected to have boiler helping experience ... Boilermaker tools Minimum 1-2 years industrial maintenance experience required Must have reliable ...

Boilermaker 1

Sinclair, WY · On-site

$22.75 - $27.50/hr

Qualifications Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: • Demonstrated industrial maintenance ... Boilermaker tools • Minimum 1-2 years industrial maintenance experience required • Must have ...

Boilermaker

Kingsport, TN · On-site

$24.50 - $29.75/hr

The Boilermaker assembles and disassembles, erects, and repairs boilers, tanks, vats, pressure ... ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all ...

Boilermaker

Frankfort, IN · On-site

$100/day

This position will involve the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of boilers ... Previous boilermaker, structural steel, millwright, or industrial fabrication experience * Strong ...

Boilermaker

Elizabeth, IN · On-site

$100/day

This position will involve the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of boilers ... Previous boilermaker, structural steel, millwright, or industrial fabrication experience * Strong ...

Boilermaker

Miamisburg, OH · On-site

$100/day

This position will involve the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of boilers ... Previous boilermaker, structural steel, millwright, or industrial fabrication experience * Strong ...

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How much do maintenance boilermaker jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for maintenance boilermaker in the United States is $31.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $38.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a maintenance boilermaker?

Maintenance Boilermakers are skilled tradespeople who install, assemble, maintain, and repair boilers, tanks, vats, and other large vessels that hold liquids and gases. They work in industries such as power generation, manufacturing, and oil and gas, ensuring that these critical pieces of equipment operate safely and efficiently. Their responsibilities often include inspecting boiler systems for faults, performing routine maintenance, replacing worn parts, and making emergency repairs. Maintenance Boilermakers must have a strong understanding of welding, pipefitting, and structural components, as well as follow strict safety protocols.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a maintenance boilermaker?

To thrive as a Maintenance Boilermaker, you need strong mechanical aptitude, welding and metal fabrication skills, and typically a trade qualification or apprenticeship in boiler-making or metal work. Familiarity with technical drawings, power tools, and safety certifications like OSHA or confined space entry are routinely required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork set outstanding boilermakers apart. These skills ensure safe, efficient repair and maintenance of boilers and pressure vessels, minimizing downtime and hazards in industrial environments.

What challenges do maintenance boilermakers face on-site, and how are they addressed?

Maintenance Boilermakers often encounter challenges such as working in confined spaces, exposure to high temperatures, and managing heavy equipment. These situations require strict adherence to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment and following lockout/tagout procedures. Additionally, troubleshooting unexpected equipment failures and coordinating with other trades, such as electricians or welders, are common aspects of the role. Continuous training and strong communication skills help Boilermakers effectively navigate these challenges while ensuring equipment reliability and workplace safety.

What is the difference between Maintenance Boilermaker vs Industrial Pipefitter?

AspectMaintenance Boilermaker
CertificationsBoilermaker apprenticeship, welding certifications
Work EnvironmentFactories, power plants, industrial sites
Job FocusRepairing, fabricating, and maintaining boilers and pressure vessels

Industrial Pipefitters also work in industrial settings, focusing on installing and maintaining piping systems. While both roles require welding and technical skills, Maintenance Boilermakers specialize in boilers and pressure vessels, whereas Pipefitters handle piping systems. Both are essential in industrial maintenance, but their specific tasks and areas of expertise differ.

How much does a maintenance boilermaker get paid?

A maintenance boilermaker typically earns between $25 and $40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and union status. They often work in industrial settings, requiring skills in welding, fabrication, and safety protocols. Annual salaries generally range from $50,000 to $80,000 or more.
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Infographic showing various Maintenance Boilermaker job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,662 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Boilermaker

San Antonio, TX

Cleaver-Brooks Sales and Service, Inc.
Facilities Support Services • 201 - 500 employees

$23.25 - $28.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Assembles boilers, tanks, vats, and pressure vessels according to blueprint specifications using hand and power tools

  • Connects and installs components such as fire tubes, water tubes, casings, accessories, and piping systems

  • Inspects worksite conditions, plans installation sequences, and tests piping systems for leaks


Job description

Cleaver Brooks Sales and Service is looking for a 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 specifications, using power tools and hand tools.

Job Location: San Antonio, TX

Essential functions:

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 parts.
  • Connects fire tubes to heads or water tubes to drums and headers of boilers, by expanding and belling ends, using tube expander and beading ends, using power hammer.
  • Drills and taps holes for installation of studs, using portable drill.
  • Tightens bolts to assemble frames, using hand or power wrenches.
  • Mounts casings of water tube boilers, or attaches davit heads, burners, or furnace casing to fire tube boilers, using wrenches.
  • Bolts or screws accessories, such as man-holes, hand-holes, fans, gauges, and valves to vessel, using hand tools or power wrenches.
  • Replaces defective parts or piping, using power wrenches, prying bars, or hand tools.
  • May install and repair refractory brick or furnace tile.
  • May thread and install pipe, using pipe wrench and dies.
  • May remove and replace insulation and caulk seams to repair insulation on shells, piping, boiler fire-sides or structures.
  • May cut out defective parts, boiler tubes or tube ends using acetylene torch.
  • Piping Lay out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping and piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for boiler systems by threading or by sweating copper pipe or pro-press fittings.
  • Selects type and size of pipe and related materials according to job specifications.
  • Inspects worksites to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that piping integrity will not cause structural weakness.
  • Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers.
  • Cuts pipe, using hacksaw, pipe cutters, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine.
  • Threads pipe, using threading machine.
  • Assembles and installs variety of metal pipe and pipe-fittings.
  • Secures pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers, using hand tools.
  • Tests piping system for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.

Basic Requirements:

Education:

  • A High School diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

Experience: 

  • Workers should be able to: Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy; make decisions based on measurable criteria; and visualize objects in three-dimensions from plans and drawings.
  • Physically, workers must be able to: Work easily and skillfully with hands; lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; see well (either naturally or with correction); climb and maintain balance on high ladders and scaffolds; and stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
  • Must be willing and able to work at heights and in confined spaces with appropriate safety equipment provided by the organization.
  • Must have a valid current driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Working Conditions and Hazards:  

Knowledge of Industrial & commercial safety, General Basic plus Safety, LOTO, working overhead, confined space entry, basic electricity safety.

Benefits of being a Cleaver-Brooks Sales & Service Employee:

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, maternity support program, discounted virtual physician visits, voluntary medical benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Care, and Accidental Injury), FSA, HSA, life insurance, short term and long-term disability
  • Cash matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee discount program
  • Tuition assistance
  • Paid time off and 11 paid holidays

Who is Cleaver-Brooks Sales & Service:

Cleaver-Brooks Sales and Service, Inc. (CBSS) is a market leader in providing fully integrated boiler and burner systems. CBSS offers a full range of capabilities from: new equipment, installation, rentals, retrofits, repairs, parts, and service.  We can deliver, install, and upgrade boiler room solutions that improve efficiency, reduce cost, and optimize space. CBSS delivers the most efficient, reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable solutions that differentiate us in the marketplace. We are a 24/7 customer driven operation.

This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgement, to be proper.

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