Boilermaker Helper

About Us

We are one of the nation’s leading providers of industrial solutions, serving as the single-source for our client’s custom shell and tube heat transfer equipment. Our fully integrated shop services include state-of-the-art technologies, engineering, design, manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance, and repair.

Job Summary

Ohmstede Ltd is looking for a Boilermaker Helper to perform the necessary tasks required to repair, retube, rebuild and construct shell & tube heat exchangers of various types and other process equipment associated with the Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Processing Industry.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Must be able to comprehend instructions from supervisors and/or co-workers.
• Supervises/instructs temp hands for support in completing tasks.
• Performs lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and workpieces during installation.
• Attaches sling and operates overhead crane to lift equipment to specified position.
• Unloads bundles from shell for cleaning and repairs and reinstalls in shell when repairs are complete.
• Performs breakdown of bundle to include knocking stubs and pulling out tubes.
• Performs mechanical cleaning including chipping, sawing and grinding.     
• Performs loading and unloading of furnace.
• Grind to fit, using portable grinder.
• Installs test heads on bundles for testing.
• Performs Hydro test of the assembled vessel or bundle.
• Assembles and lines up tube sheets and baffles for retubing bundle.
• Loads tubes into refurbished baffle assemblies.
• Loads and unloads trucks for transporting heat exchangers.
• Wear personal protective equipment prescribed by posted signs, written instructions, or specified by supervisor.
• Must be able to use measuring tape down to 1/16”.
• Responsible for the hookup and breakdown of equipment using proper tools and procedure.
• Communicates verbally/effectively in English with supervisors and co-workers for resolution of any questions regarding safety, job conduct, and product quality control.
• Operates equipment or power tools when authorized and qualified to do so and in accordance with established company rules and work orders.
• Cleans up work area and equipment after work is completed and/or at end of each shift.
• Complies with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company.
• Must be able to work, when necessary, plus overtime day or night shift and/or weekends.

 

 

 

 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of related experience
• Working knowledge of fabrication shop practice
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings
• Accurately read and interpret measuring devices

 

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to bend, push, pull, twist, squat, crawl, lift and reach overhead
• Requires the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds

 

Work Environment

• Will work in heat, noisy, dusty, dirty, cold environment

• May be exposed to chemicals and pinching hazards

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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