Boiler Maker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Boilermaker

LEAD Staffing | Hampton Roads, VA

Location: Norfolk

Schedule: Full-Time | Contract | 40 hours per week (Overtime as required)

We are seeking an experienced Boilermaker to support shipyard operations in, VA. This role involves assembling, installing, maintaining, and repairing boilers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and related shipboard systems.

• Assemble, install, and repair boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and heat exchangers.
• Lay out, cut, and form metal plates and components per specifications.
• Perform welding, bolting, and fitting operations on pressure-containing equipment.
• Conduct hydrostatic and pneumatic testing of completed assemblies.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld procedures, and technical manuals.
• Inspect completed work for compliance with codes and specifications.
• Maintain rigging and lifting equipment used in boilermaker operations.
• Follow all shipyard safety procedures and pressure vessel codes.

• Minimum of 3 years of boilermaker experience; marine or shipyard environment preferred.
• Knowledge of ASME pressure vessel codes and welding procedures.
• Proficiency in welding and fitting operations on heavy-gauge materials.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be willing to undergo background check and drug screening.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and extended schedules as required.
• Clean driving record required.

• Shipyard and industrial settings
• Exposure to noise, heat, cold, confined spaces, and marine/industrial hazards
• PPE required at all times

1. Describe your experience as a Boilermaker in a shipyard or industrial environment.
2. What types of pressure vessels or boiler systems have you assembled or repaired?
3. How do you ensure compliance with ASME codes during fabrication and installation?
4. What welding processes are you qualified in for pressure vessel work?
5. Describe a challenging boilermaker project and how you resolved issues.
6. How do you conduct and document hydrostatic or pneumatic tests?
7. What rigging and lifting methods do you use for large vessel components?
8. What safety precautions are most important when working inside pressure vessels?
9. How do you manage competing priorities on multi-system overhaul projects?
10. How do you communicate technical discrepancies to supervisors or engineers?

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay (eligible after qualifying hours worked)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Referral Bonus Program – earn a bonus for referring qualified candidates
• Consistent shipyard work with overtime opportunities
• Opportunity to work on complex naval and industrial projects
• Strong safety-first work culture

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, labor union affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.