Boilermaker Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Boilermakers are classified as a skilled trade under SOC code 47-2011, and U.S. employers can sponsor foreign workers through H-2B visa or H-1B visas depending on the role's permanency. Industrial construction and maintenance employers regularly file LCAs for boilermaker positions across refineries, shipyards, and power plants. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental requirements
- Perform cleanup duties
- Perform material handling and storage duties
- Identify, use, and care of common hand and power tools
- Use and care of craft specific tools and equipment
- Knowledge and application of craft related mathematics
- Knowledge and use of safety standards and best safety practices relevant to rigging
- Inspection of rigging equipment and hardware
- Knowledge and application of common hitches
- Emergency stop signal
- Basic crane hand signals
- Knot tying (bowline & clove hitch)
- Use of rigging equipment relevant to craft specific tasks
- Perform basic procedures for using various slings in hitches and calculating sling stress
- Utilize tools and equipment used for the lateral movement of loads without a crane
- Knowledge of wire rope components and inspection requirements and procedures for wire rope, load blocks, and sheaves
- Perform oxyfuel cutting operations
- Fabricate and install gaskets
- Identify and select pipe fittings
- Perform material cutting operations
- Perform bolt make-up
- Perform weld preparation and set-up
- Perform layout and fabrication duties
- Structural and tube fit-up and alignment
- Perform base metal preparation
- Perform preheat and post-weld heat treatment operations
- Perform vessel inspection
- Install valves and components
- Identify, fabricate and install pipe hangers and supports
- Fabricate and install stairs, railings, grating, and decking
- Review construction drawings and blueprints for specifications to determine work requirements
- Cut and thread pipe manually
- Read and interpret welding detail drawings
- Perform boiler tube fabrication, preparation, and fitting
- Perform air carbon arc cutting and gouging
Job Requirements
Mental Demands:
- Understand and carry out oral instructions
- Read and carry out written instructions to perform work tasks
- Work at varying heights
- Recognize, avoid, and report safety hazards
- Assemble and disassemble objects
- Operate equipment and power tools
Physical Demands:
- See hazards, safety warnings, and barriers
- Bend knees for lifting and routine work tasks
- Stoop for work positioning and lifting to perform work tasks
- Lift maximum 50 lbs without assistance
- Ability to comprehend, and respond to audible/visual instructions, alarms and warnings
- Climb/balance on ladders, scaffolding, and structures for work tasks
- Kneel for work positioning and work task performance
- Reach above shoulders and away from body to perform work tasks
- Demonstrate manual dexterity to perform work tasks
Working Conditions:
- Work in extreme heat or cold
- Work where noise level is above 85 decibels
- Work in wet/humid environment
- Work in cramped quarters
- Work in environment of fluctuating ventilation
- Work inside and outside
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Salary is based upon experience. Base Salary:
INTRODUCTION
At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental requirements
- Perform cleanup duties
- Perform material handling and storage duties
- Identify, use, and care of common hand and power tools
- Use and care of craft specific tools and equipment
- Knowledge and application of craft related mathematics
- Knowledge and use of safety standards and best safety practices relevant to rigging
- Inspection of rigging equipment and hardware
- Knowledge and application of common hitches
- Emergency stop signal
- Basic crane hand signals
- Knot tying (bowline & clove hitch)
- Use of rigging equipment relevant to craft specific tasks
- Perform basic procedures for using various slings in hitches and calculating sling stress
- Utilize tools and equipment used for the lateral movement of loads without a crane
- Knowledge of wire rope components and inspection requirements and procedures for wire rope, load blocks, and sheaves
- Perform oxyfuel cutting operations
- Fabricate and install gaskets
- Identify and select pipe fittings
- Perform material cutting operations
- Perform bolt make-up
- Perform weld preparation and set-up
- Perform layout and fabrication duties
- Structural and tube fit-up and alignment
- Perform base metal preparation
- Perform preheat and post-weld heat treatment operations
- Perform vessel inspection
- Install valves and components
- Identify, fabricate and install pipe hangers and supports
- Fabricate and install stairs, railings, grating, and decking
- Review construction drawings and blueprints for specifications to determine work requirements
- Cut and thread pipe manually
- Read and interpret welding detail drawings
- Perform boiler tube fabrication, preparation, and fitting
- Perform air carbon arc cutting and gouging
Job Requirements
Mental Demands:
- Understand and carry out oral instructions
- Read and carry out written instructions to perform work tasks
- Work at varying heights
- Recognize, avoid, and report safety hazards
- Assemble and disassemble objects
- Operate equipment and power tools
Physical Demands:
- See hazards, safety warnings, and barriers
- Bend knees for lifting and routine work tasks
- Stoop for work positioning and lifting to perform work tasks
- Lift maximum 50 lbs without assistance
- Ability to comprehend, and respond to audible/visual instructions, alarms and warnings
- Climb/balance on ladders, scaffolding, and structures for work tasks
- Kneel for work positioning and work task performance
- Reach above shoulders and away from body to perform work tasks
- Demonstrate manual dexterity to perform work tasks
Working Conditions:
- Work in extreme heat or cold
- Work where noise level is above 85 decibels
- Work in wet/humid environment
- Work in cramped quarters
- Work in environment of fluctuating ventilation
- Work inside and outside
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Salary is based upon experience. Base Salary:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Boilermaker Jobs
Document your trade credentials before applying
USCIS and DOL both require evidence of your qualifications. Gather apprenticeship completion certificates, journeyman cards, ASME or AWS welding certifications, and any pressure vessel inspection records before you contact employers.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Refineries, shipbuilders, and industrial contractors that file LCAs regularly are your strongest leads. Cross-reference OFLC disclosure data for SOC code 47-2011 to confirm which employers have sponsored boilermaker roles in the past.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current Level I through Level IV rates for boilermakers in the specific county where you'll be based.
Clarify visa category early with each employer
H-2B covers temporary or seasonal boilermaker work with a 66,000 annual cap, while H-1B applies only if the role is framed as specialty occupation. Ask HR which category they intend to file under before you invest time in the application process.
File your petition on time using Migrate Mate
Once you have a signed offer and a certified LCA, the I-129 petition window opens. Migrate Mate handles the filing paperwork and submits within one business day, reducing the risk of errors that trigger USCIS Requests for Evidence.
Confirm the employer is E-Verify enrolled before accepting
Employers sponsoring boilermakers for H-2B or H-1B status must comply with E-Verify requirements. Ask your prospective employer to confirm active E-Verify enrollment, since non-enrolled employers can't legally complete the I-9 verification step you need to start work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a boilermaker job qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B requires a specialty occupation, meaning the role normally demands at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Most boilermaker positions are classified as skilled trade work under SOC 47-2011 and don't meet that standard. Employers who frame senior boilermaker roles around engineering oversight or pressure system design sometimes qualify, but USCIS scrutinizes these filings closely.
Which visa do most employers use to sponsor boilermakers?
H-2B is the most common pathway for boilermaker sponsorship in the U.S. It covers temporary non-agricultural positions and is capped at 66,000 visas per fiscal year, split across two half-year periods. Employers must demonstrate a temporary or seasonal need and complete a full DOL certification process, including a prevailing wage determination, before filing with USCIS.
Do I need a degree to get visa sponsorship as a boilermaker?
No degree is required for H-2B sponsorship. The DOL and USCIS focus on your ability to perform the work, not on academic credentials. Your apprenticeship completion certificate, journeyman card, relevant welding certifications such as AWS D1.1 or ASME IX, and documented hours in boilermaker trade work are the qualifications employers and USCIS actually evaluate.
How do I find U.S. employers sponsoring boilermakers?
Search for boilermaker roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces positions from employers with documented visa sponsorship history. Industrial contractors, shipyards, refineries, and nuclear facilities are the heaviest hirers. You can also check OFLC LCA disclosure files filtered by SOC code 47-2011 to identify which companies have filed labor condition applications for boilermaker positions in recent years.
What happens to my visa status if the boilermaker job ends early?
H-2B status is tied to the specific employer and the certified period of need. If the job ends before your authorized period expires, USCIS expects you to depart or change status. You have a short grace period, typically ten days after employment ends, to prepare for departure. Staying beyond that without a status change puts you out of status and can affect future visa applications.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Boilermaker jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.