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for Boilermakers (47-2011) in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Occupational Description 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.
Employment Projections for Boilermakers in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
2008
Employment		 2018
Employment
Change		 %
Change		 Projected
Annual
Growth
Openings		 Projected
Annual
Replacement
Openings		 Projected
Total
Annual
Openings
259 268 9 3.5% 1 6 7

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Wages (All Industries, 2010) for Boilermakers in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
10th
Percentile
Wage		 25th
Percentile
Wage		 50th
Percentile
Wage		 75th
Percentile
Wage		 90th
Percentile
Wage		 Avg
Hourly
Wage		 Avg
Annual
Wage
$19.38 $22.05 $25.11 $33.42 $38.40 $27.05 $56,266
Data Sources and Limitations
State of Oregon License Information for Boilermakers
License
Boiler/Pressure Vessel Boilermaker Class 4 (CL4)
Boiler/Pressure Vessel Building Service Mechanic Class 3 (CL3)
Boiler/Pressure Vessel Installer Class 2 (CL2)
Boiler/Pressure Vessel Process Piping Mechanic Class 5 (CL5)
Boiler/Pressure Vessel Trainee Class 1 (CL1)
Boiler/Pressure Vessel Welder Class 6 (CL6)
Boiler Inspector Certificate of Competency (OR)


Current Job Openings for Boilermakers in the Oregon Portion of the WIRED Region There are no openings for this occupation in the WIRED region.


Major Industries of Employment for Boilermakers in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Industry NAICS Ownership 2008
Employment
Construction 23 Private 98
Specialty Trade Contractors 238 Private 94
Building Equipment Contractors 2382 Private 93
Manufacturing 31 Private 125
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing 332 Private 23
Boilers, Tanks, and Shipping Containers 3324 Private 23
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing 336 Private 102
Ship and Boat Building 3366 Private 102
Other Services, Ex. Public Admin 81 Private 34
Repair and Maintenance 811 Private 34
Commercial Machinery Repair/Maintenance 8113 Private 34


Educational Requirements for Boilermakers Workers typically need a high school diploma or equivalent to enter this occupation. Those with a postsecondary non-degree award have a competitive advantage in the labor market. In addition, an apprenticeship is typically needed, once employed, to attain competency in the skills needed in this occupation.
Skills for Boilermakers
  • Apply Adhesives
  • Apply Basic Plumbing
  • Apply Building Codes
  • Apply Heat Transfer Principles
  • Apply Pressure Vessel And Piping Technology
  • Apply Properties Of Metals To Repair Activities
  • Apply Steam-Fitting System Technology
  • Construct, Assemble And Repair Stationary Steam Boilers
  • Cut, Fit And Join Construction Materials
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Lay Out Large Repair And Maintenance Projects
  • Maintain Welding Machines And Equipment
  • Maneuver Heavy Objects
  • Operate Boiler
  • Operate Cranes, Hoists, Or Mechanical Booms
  • Perform Combination Welding
  • Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Repair Setting
  • Read And Understand Operating Manuals
  • Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
  • Read Plumbing Specifications
  • Read Repair Work Orders
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Select Boiler Repair Method
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Measuring Devices In Construction Work Such As Transits Or Measuring Tapes
  • Use Pipe Fitting Equipment
  • Use Pneumatic Tools
  • Use Pressure Gauges
  • Use Soldering Techniques


Schools and Training Providers for Boilermakers The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite1045
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0760
Programs of Training:


Graduates and Program Completers for training programs related to Boilermakers No programs of training are associated with this occupation.


Employment Service Job Applicants - January 2011 for Boilermakers in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Occupation Oregon Job Applicants by Experience Level Washington Applicants
None <1 Year 1-4 Years 5-9 Years 10+ Years
Boilermakers 290 47 72 34 43 0

Occupational experience is largely self-reported.

Applicants counts include only those registered with the Oregon State Employment Department and the Washington State Employment Security Department. They do not represent all job applicants across the WIRED region.

Applicants in Oregon may be listed under multiple occupational categories, so summing applicant counts across occupational classifications will result in some double-counting.

Source: Oregon Employment Department, Washington State Employment Security Department


Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Boilermakers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Pipelayers 39%
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, And Hard Tiles 38%
Stationary Engineers And Boiler Operators 36%
Septic Tank Servicers And Sewer Pipe Cleaners 34%
Plumbers, Pipefitters, And Steamfitter 33%
Drywall And Ceiling Tile Installers 30%
The Oregon-Washington WIRED Region consists of Clackamas, Columbia, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington and Yamhill counties in Oregon, and Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties in Washington.