Boilermaker (Heavy Steel Fabricator)
Fabricating and repairing heavy steel structures, boilers, and pressure vessels
Boilermakers specialize in welding and shaping thick steel plates to construct boilers, pressure vessels, and heavy structural components. They read complex blueprints, cut steel using oxy-fuel or plasma, and ensure proper assembly under strict safety guidelines.
Key Benefits
Heavy Industry Focus
Work on large-scale projects in mining, power generation, shipbuilding, and refineries.
Vital Safety Role
Pressurized tanks and boilers must meet high structural integrity standards.
Diverse Opportunities
From onsite repairs to workshop fabrication of new vessels or structural beams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, boilermakers fabricate and install heavy steel structures, often using welding skills, but also handle forming, rivets, and plate assembly.
A Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking) plus apprenticeship is typical in Australia.
Often. Working with boilers or pressurized tanks may require specialized tickets or endorsements.
Boilermaker (Heavy Steel Fabricator)
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