As a Boilermaker, you will need to master following:

• manufacturing of heating equipment
• select filler metal
• smooth burred surfaces

More generally, a boilermaker is also versed in:

• apply arc welding techniques
• apply precision metalworking techniques
• ensure correct metal temperature
• ensure equipment availability
• flammable fluids
• fuel gas
• handle gas cylinders
• metal smoothing technologies
• operate oxy-fuel cutting torch
• operate precision measuring equipment
• operate soldering equipment
• operate welding equipment
• perform test run
• quality standards
• read standard blueprints
• record production data for quality control
• troubleshoot
• types of metal
• wear appropriate protective gear

It also helps to know the following:

• 3D printing process
• casting processes
• ferrous metal processing
• maintain mechatronic equipment
• maintain robotic equipment
• maintenance of printing machines
• manufacturing of steam generators
• operate 3D computer graphics software
• operate printing machinery
• printing materials
• printing on large scale machines
• types of metal manufacturing processes
• automation technology
• cast metal
• consult technical resources
• cutting technologies
• determine suitability of materials
• dispose of cutting waste material
• keep records of work progress
• maintenance operations
• mechatronics
• metal forming technologies
• monitor automated machines
• monitor gauge
• operate automated process control
• operate drill press
• perform machine maintenance
• perform product testing
• printing techniques
• repair heating equipment
• rivet types
• riveting machine types
• robotics
• set up the controller of a machine
• spot metal imperfections
• supply machine
• supply machine with appropriate tools
• tend punch press
• types of drill press oils