Boilermaker- Austin Industrial (Artesia, NM)

Austin Careers•Artesia, NM

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Boilermaker to construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler-house auxiliaries. The role involves aligning structural and plate sections to assemble boiler frames, tanks, and pressure vessels; working from blueprints; using hand and power tools; assisting with vessel testing; cleaning boilers and furnaces; and inspecting and repairing boiler fittings and auxiliary equipment. The Boilermaker examines boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and vats for defects; joins, repairs, or replaces parts; installs fittings and connections; and positions structural assemblies. Work may include rigging and signaling crane or hoist operators, laying out and shaping heavy metal, fabricating vessel components, installing refractory materials, and assembling large vessels in an on-site fabrication shop before installation. The position is performed in industrial and construction environments and requires a consistent commitment to safety, quality, and productivity. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

NCCER Boilermaker certification.
Valid driver's license.
TWIC Card.
3–5 years of journeyman-level experience.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds when required; work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces as applicable.
Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
No minimum education requirement.

Responsibilities

Examine boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and vats to identify defects such as leaks, weak spots, or defective sections.
Bolt or arc-weld pressure-vessel structures and parts together using wrenches or welding equipment.
Inspect assembled vessels and components, including tubes, fittings, valves, controls, and auxiliary mechanisms, for defects.
Repair or replace defective pressure-vessel parts, including safety valves and regulators, using appropriate tools and equipment.
Attach rigging and signal crane or hoist operators to position heavy frame and plate sections or other parts.
Bell, bead with power hammers, or weld pressure-vessel tube ends to create leakproof joints.
Lay out heavy metal and mark bending and cutting lines using measuring and drawing instruments or templates.
Install manholes, handholes, taps, tubes, valves, gauges, and feedwater connections in boiler drums using hand tools.
Study blueprints to determine locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts.
Straighten or reshape bent pressure-vessel plates or structural parts using hammers, jacks, or torches.
Shape seams, joints, and irregular edges to achieve the specified fit of pressure-vessel sections and structural parts.
Position, align, and secure structural parts or assemblies to boiler frames, tanks, or pressure vessels according to blueprints.
Locate and mark reference points for columns or plates on boiler foundations using blueprints and measuring instruments.
Shape or fabricate components such as stacks, uptakes, or chutes to adapt pressure vessels, heat exchangers, or piping to the premises.
Clean pressure-vessel equipment using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents.
Install refractory bricks or other heat-resistant materials in pressure-vessel fireboxes.
Assemble large vessels in an on-site fabrication shop before installation to ensure proper fit.
Perform other duties as assigned.