Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame tanks or vats, following blueprints. Work involves use of hand and power tools, plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles. Assist in testing assembled vessels. Direct cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces. Inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic-control mechanisms, water columns, and auxiliary machines.
Top Industry of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 610 | 21.31 | 14.53 | 24.70 | 44,320 | 30,230 | 51,370 |
| Kansas City* | 70 | 25.00 | 22.03 | 26.48 | 51,991 | 45,824 | 55,074 |
| Central Region* | 40 | 18.16 | 16.79 | 18.85 | 37,774 | 34,920 | 39,201 |
| Southwest Region* | 60 | 17.10 | 12.49 | 19.41 | 35,569 | 25,975 | 40,366 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 680 | 740 | 60 | 8.82 | 23 | Caution |
| Kansas City MSA | 110 | 110 | .00 | 4 | Caution | |
| Northeast Region* | 20 | 20 | .00 | Caution | ||
| Northwest Region* | 30 | 30 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Ozark Region* | 40 | 50 | 10 | 25.00 | 2 | Caution |
| Southwest Region* | 20 | 20 | .00 | Caution | ||
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Long-term on-the-job training (> 12 months)
or training in one of the following
Boilermaking/Boilermaker (NEW)