Turbine Boilermaker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who cuts, forms, welds, assembles, and performs quality tests on the outer shell (boiler body) of steam or gas-powered turbines using metal plates and pipes.
Description
Turbine boilermakers manufacture the outer shell (boiler body) of power plant and industrial turbines. Based on design blueprints, they cut metal plates, perform bending, form pipes, and assemble components using arc welding, TIG welding, or MIG welding. After completion, they conduct grinding finishes, non-destructive testing, and pressure tests to verify dimensional accuracy and airtightness. The job requires heavy metalworking skills, advanced welding techniques, teamwork, and safety management.
Future Outlook
Stable demand for skilled specialist welders due to turbine manufacturing and maintenance for thermal and nuclear power plants. Applications of turbine technology in renewable energy fields are advancing, with high expertise expected in the medium to long term.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Heavy labor / Indoor work / Line work / Shift work
Career Path
Junior boilermaker → Senior boilermaker → Boilermaker leader → Quality control staff → Production management → Factory manager
Required Skills
Blueprint reading / Grinding and finishing / Metal plate cutting and bending / Non-destructive testing / Pressure testing / Welding techniques
Recommended Skills
Basic 3D CAD knowledge / Machining / Reading English technical documents / Safety management / Strength of materials
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because dimensional accuracy and weld joint quality directly impact product performance. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required for handling heavy objects and long hours of welding work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks with little need for creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Little need for advanced mathematical analysis; basic measurements suffice. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane operator
- Forklift operator training
- High-pressure gas manufacturing safety manager
- Slinging skill training
- Various welding skill qualifications (TIG, MIG, etc.)
Aliases
- Turbine Boiler Body Fabricator
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