Boilermakers (47-2011)

Occupation 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.

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Labor Force Indicators

2016 Worker Characteristics
Total workers	Nonresident workers	Percent nonresident	Percent age 45 plus	Percent age 50 plus
166	88	53.0	27.2	21.0

2016 Potential Supply
Qualified but working in another occupation	19
Currently employed in a lower paid occupation	7
UI claimants previously working in occupation	33

2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
Number of registrants	43
Number of job position postings	2
Ratio of registrants to job position postings	21.5

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