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International Brotherhood of Boilermakers – Local 73

BOILERMAKER

Boilermakers build, repair, test, and maintain all types of boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels and related metal products for building manufacturing and industrial processes in heavy industry. They perform structural and plate work on dust, air, gas, steam, oil, water, and other liquid-tight containers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop layouts and work plans
• Shape, cut, and fit metal components together using various tools and equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings, and specifications
• Assemble and disassemble hydraulic and lattice boom cranes, scaffolds, and other platforms

Contact Local 73 to learn more about the boilermaker trade:

Assistant Business Manager: Mitch DeCoste
t: 902-897-7306 | Local 73