Boilermaker helper vs boilermaker mechanic

The differences between boilermaker helpers and boilermaker mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a boilermaker helper and a boilermaker mechanic. Additionally, a boilermaker mechanic has an average salary of $65,947, which is higher than the $38,717 average annual salary of a boilermaker helper.

The top three skills for a boilermaker helper include safety valves, ladders and hand tools. The most important skills for a boilermaker mechanic are safety valves, demo, and taps.

Boilermaker helper vs boilermaker mechanic overview

	Boilermaker Helper	Boilermaker Mechanic
Yearly salary	$38,717	$65,947
Hourly rate	$18.61	$31.71
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	21,094	33,680
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Boilermaker helper vs boilermaker mechanic salary

Boilermaker helpers and boilermaker mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Boilermaker Helper	Boilermaker Mechanic
Average salary	$38,717	$65,947
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $65,000	Between $48,000 And $88,000
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Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between boilermaker helper and boilermaker mechanic education

There are a few differences between a boilermaker helper and a boilermaker mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Boilermaker Helper	Boilermaker Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Boilermaker helper vs boilermaker mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between boilermaker helpers' and boilermaker mechanics' demographics:

	Boilermaker Helper	Boilermaker Mechanic
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 86.9% Female, 13.1%	Male, 95.6% Female, 4.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.5% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 1.6% White, 64.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% Asian, 1.7% White, 64.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between boilermaker helper and boilermaker mechanic duties and responsibilities

Boilermaker helper example responsibilities.

Manage, implement and review safety policies, conduct safety audits as required as well as conduct JSA tool box talks.
Used MIG, TIG, and stick welding in different areas of the ship depending on what are being weld.
Pass AWS tube (Tig) certification test.
Mark demo pipe for shut downs reading ISO's.
Perform welding and work under the foreman using the SMAW welding processes.
Straighten or reshape bend pressure vessel plates or structure parts, usinghammers, jacks, or torches.

Boilermaker mechanic example responsibilities.

Manage, implement and review safety policies, conduct safety audits as required as well as conduct JSA tool box talks.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.

Boilermaker helper vs boilermaker mechanic skills

Common boilermaker helper skills

Safety Valves, 14%
Ladders, 11%
Hand Tools, 11%
Heat Exchangers, 9%
Caulking, 7%
Torches, 5%

Common boilermaker mechanic skills

Safety Valves, 20%
Demo, 9%
Taps, 9%
Torches, 8%
MIG, 6%
Water Columns, 5%

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