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What is a boilermaking supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScoreBoilermaking SupervisorUS Average
Salary
4.5

Avg. Salary $58,073

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
4.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.70%

Asian 4.82%

Black or African American 13.33%

Hispanic or Latino 15.37%

Unknown 4.12%

White 61.66%

Gender

female 6.90%

male 93.10%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.1

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.1

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.3

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Boilermaking supervisor career paths

Key steps to become a boilermaking supervisor

  1. Explore boilermaking supervisor education requirements

    Most common boilermaking supervisor degrees

    High School Diploma

    62.5 %

    Certificate

    18.8 %

    Diploma

    12.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific boilermaking supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Exchangers73.87%
    Torches26.13%
  3. Complete relevant boilermaking supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New boilermaking supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a boilermaking supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real boilermaking supervisor resumes.
  4. Research boilermaking supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Conduct employee training that encompass all require OSHA and company safety guidelines to achieve a safe and productive work environment.
    • Supervise team of skil stick, TIG and MIG welders, helping them fabricate to dimensional tolerances.
    • Provide leadership to create organizational structure and processes require to execute the requirements of services.
    • Supervise and run daily operations of the welding and fabrication department with a crew of 6 welders and fabricators.
  5. Apply for boilermaking supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a boilermaking supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average boilermaking supervisor salary

The average boilermaking supervisor salary in the United States is $58,073 per year or $28 per hour. Boilermaking supervisor salaries range between $38,000 and $86,000 per year.

Average boilermaking supervisor salary
$58,073 Yearly
$27.92 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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