Since 1873, Burnham Corporation, and now, Burnham LLC, doing business under the name “Burnham Commercial”, has produced steam and hot water boilers for commercial and industrial applications. Located at 1239 Harrisburg Pike, in Lancaster, PA, Burnham Commercial’s facilities have gone through numerous expansions and changes, since its original construction in 1923. Today, the facilities continue to produce high quality products for its customers. Burnham Commercial offers a full line of scotch, firebox, and cast iron boilers ranging from light commercial to industrial sizes in order to meet its customers’ needs and is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high-quality boilers and control systems for commercial and industrial applications.

Summary:

Under general supervision, assembles the various parts and sections of a steel boiler (both high and low pressure) and/or other products to make a complete unit. “Fits” the different sections of boiler plate and/or other product together and tack welds them so as to rigidly hold them in place for the Code Welder who completely welds all seams and joints.

Must be able to read blueprints and weld symbols and pass an ASME Weld test. 2G SMAW (7018), 2G GMAW, 3G SMAW (uphill 718) all with backing.

In addition, but not limited to the above requirements, this individual will be required, at times, to possess, troubleshoot, repair, or maintain the following:

• Working from verbal instructions and engineering prints, assembles boilers and/or other product by fitting together the various component parts of the two or three pass variety.
• Measures cuts and forms (when necessary) stay bolts which space the various sections.
• Using oxyacetylene burning equipment, cuts openings for access holes, fittings,etc.
• Uses plumb line, level, square, steel tape to accurately align marking lines previously drawn by layout man.
• Uses portable grinding wheel to grind plate when necessary to insure proper fit.
• Fits the various parts in such a manner as to facilitate subsequent welding operations.
• Locates and secures all fittings on shell as required.
• May be required to operate powered lift trucks.
• Directs the work of a Helper (when required) who assists in the fitting of the product.
• Uses overhead crane, hydraulic jacks, spud bar, screw jack and associated equipment to move, carry, force or place heavy steel plates when fitting and assembling.
• Sets in several tubes in tube sheets in order to space and align boiler heads.
• Performs related work as directed commensurate with this or lesser rates labor grade.

The job description written above is not all-inclusive, but is illustrative of the duties and responsibilities involving the required minimum skills and aptitude.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret document such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractures and decimals. Ability to compute rates.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Basic knowledge

Certificates, Licenses Registrations: Must pass ASME 2G stick, 2G mig and 3G stick weld tests

Other Skills and Abilities: Basic blueprint reading; use and understanding of measuring devices

Safety Requirements: Welding hood, protective Footwear Ansi Z41 Class 75, hearing protection, safety glasses with side shields, and cloth or leather work gloves.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must constantly stand and walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and talk or hear. Frequently lift, push, pull 10 – 50 pounds. Occasionally kneel, crawl, stoop, climb, or balance. Occasionally required to perform overhead work throughout the day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.