Job Title: Boilermaker/Gas Turbine Mechanic

Job Description

The experienced boilermaker, with a minimum of 8 years of experience, is responsible for comprehending and utilizing blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals, and work process instructions to install and repair boilers and other pressure vessels. This position reports directly to the supervisor as assigned.

ResponsibilitiesTest and inspect boiler systems for leaks or defects.Repair valves using hand and power tools.Use gas torches for welding and cutting.Clean boilers and boiler furnaces.Inspect assembled vessels and individual components such as tubes, fittings, valves, controls, and auxiliary mechanisms to locate defects.Install manholes, handholes, taps, tubes, valves, gauges, and feedwater connections in water tube boilers using hand tools.Clean pressure vessel equipment using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents.Install refractory brick in fireboxes.Use blueprints to determine locations, positions, or dimensions of parts.Read, interpret, and follow procedures, specifications, and drawings.Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to current or daily job duties.Be fit for a respirator.Climb stairs and ladders, up to 200 rungs/steps per hour.Access confined spaces.Comply with the highest level of safety during all stages of project execution.Walk to, from, and between assigned work areas throughout the scheduled shift.Endure noise, fumes, dust, and inclement weather.Work overtime as needed to meet production demands.Essential SkillsMinimum 8 years of experience as a boilermaker.Proficiency in reading blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals.Experience in ship repair and marine environments.Mechanical and troubleshooting skills.Competence in reading and understanding specifications and drawings.Ability to use hand and power tools.Experience using gas torches.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in cleaning boilers and boiler furnaces.Ability to install refractory brick in fireboxes.Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.Ability to work in noisy, dusty, and varying temperature conditions.Willingness to work overtime as required.Why Work Here?

This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with a reputable company that has been bidding and winning a lot of work, ensuring a busy schedule. Once hired on permanently, employees enjoy paid holidays, PTO, paid Medical, Vision, Life, Dental, and 401(k) benefits.

Work Environment

The work environment includes open-air conditions such as noise, hot, and cold, as well as office-controlled settings. Visits to projects aboard ships, rigs both on and offshore, and confined spaces may be required. Proper PPE including hearing, eye, and head protection must be worn as needed. Visits may involve standing on various surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching, and climbing obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members. Some travel is required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Norfolk, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Feb 7, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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