• Developing a layout design/pattern and planning the sequence of work to be performed
• Laying out plate, sheet steel, or other heavy metal; locating, marking, and cutting lines
• Shaping metal using machines such as shears, drill presses; cutting metal plate and brackets using a flame torch; chipping and grinding parts to shape or fit; using electric arc welding equipment to weld parts together
• Testing finished boilers for leaks and other defects
• Working at heights around potentially dangerous heavy equipment
• Communicating effectively with co-workers and other contractors and supervisors
• Working independently or as a member of a team on a variety of different projects and tasks

• Grade 10 is the legal minimum, but secondary school diploma is usually required by employers and unions
• Completion of 6,600-hour apprenticeship, including on-the-job and in-school training
• Completion of exam to obtain Certificate of Qualification

• Most work full-time; seasonality a factor if employed in construction
• Generally work on construction sites, sometimes at great heights
• Conditions may be hot or extremely cold, cramped, or involve exposure to chemical vapours, wetness, or high noise levels
• Potential employers include nuclear power plants, iron and steel producers, and the construction industry

Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $44.00-$56.26 per hour.

Construction Boilermaker (428A)

If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Construction Boilermaker (428A) may be for you!

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