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	Boilermakers	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	Construction and Building Inspectors
SUMMARY	48% Moderate Risk	26% Low Risk	21% Low Risk	41% Moderate Risk	43% Moderate Risk	25% Low Risk
JOB SCORE	4.6/10	7.5/10	6.5/10	6.4/10	4.6/10	5.5/10
POLLING	36% (Low Risk, Based on 39 votes)	21% (Low Risk, Based on 610 votes)	36% (Low Risk, Based on 30 votes)	36% (Low Risk, Based on 66 votes)	56% (Moderate Risk, Based on 50 votes)	38% (Low Risk, Based on 67 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	-2.4%	4.5%	3.1%	16.1%	2.2%	-0.8%
WAGES	$73,340 or $35.26 per hour	$62,970 or $30.27 per hour	$78,300 or $37.64 per hour	$63,760 or $30.65 per hour	$75,190 or $36.15 per hour	$72,120 or $34.67 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	10,170	455,940	600,680	421,940	30,780	137,210
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DESCRIPTION	Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame tanks or vats, following blueprints. Work involves use of hand and power tools, plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles. Assist in testing assembled vessels. Direct cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces. Inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic-control mechanisms, water columns, and auxiliary machines.	Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinkler fitters.	Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.	Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems. May also install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to plans.	Operate or maintain stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or industrial processes. Operate equipment such as steam engines, generators, motors, turbines, and steam boilers.	Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.

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