About the position
The Boilermaker/Welder Apprentice position must complete responsibilities delegated by the service manager that include the service and repair of boilers, burners and related accessories. This effort involves regular contact with the end users, contractors, Authorized Inspectors and also occasionally with specifying engineers who specify our equipment. Our expectation is for the Boilermaker to be performing pressure vessel repairs, general repair of boilers, estimating service work, keeping the scheduler of the work informed of daily work progress, custodian of company truck, tools, equipment and supplies and the monitoring of his own billings, costs and inventory. An inside administrative person provides office support for this position. Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
Responsibilities
- Complete service reports on the job and turn in to the office on the next time in but no later than the following Monday morning.
- Attend factory training for boiler pressure vessel welders as the schedule permits.
- Keep sales personnel informed of ongoing service and problems with new and existing projects.
- Assist in providing 24-hr service by being 'on call' on a rotating basis.
- Understand the requirements of ASME Code repairs and its impact on estimating, inspections, welding procedures and material control.
- Attend all required bi-monthly safety meetings and training as requested.
- Perform repairs on boilers and pressure vessels according to ASME and NBIC standards.
- Perform hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers.
- Identify tell-tale signs of potential problems with boilers.
- Troubleshoot valves, motors and safety devices.
- Read and understand mechanical drawings.
- Evaluate basic boiler room systems (steam and hydronic), gather information and help solve problems.
- Produce detailed but concise quotations pertaining to customer requirements.
Requirements
- Strong Customer Service skills and knowledge.
- Proficient in communications both verbal and written.
- Interpersonal Skills.
- Safety Focus.
- Critical Thinking/Evaluation.
- Reasoning skills.
- Ethical conduct & practices.
- Time Management.
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
- Flexibility.
- Timeliness.
- Initiative.
- Change Agent.
- Completed High School diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of technical school, community college or trade school.
- One year of related experience in similar industry.
- Computer knowledge a plus.
- Pipefitting experience is a plus.
Benefits
- Full-time position with regular hours.
- Opportunity for factory training.
- Potential for overtime and travel.
