Being a welder brings a lot of self-confidence, but at the same time it is not for everyone, it can be very dangerous. There are many downsides, such as potential asbestos poisoning, you will be working more than 12 hours a day. Not only do you need 2 years of college, but you also need to complete 144-176 hours of classroom training per year, or 6,000-7,200 hours. hours (3 to 4 years) of learning. However, this profession has much more than disadvantages, it also has many advantages and tasks for a union boilermaker. “Being a welder in general can bring a lot of self-confidence, it shows you that you can do anything if you take the time and patience to perfect the task at hand. » said Bill Wysynski. Just in this quote alone it shows that you have to be a special person to do this job and do it well. Today, society frowns on female welders because most cannot stand the dangers and hard work that this job brings. Boilermakers perform physically demanding and dangerous work. Many boilermakers must travel to job sites and live away from home for long periods of time. Derek Dutton, a former boilermaker from Rosclaire, Illinois, said, “A boilermaker's job is about 80 percent labor and mental work, and about 20 percent actual welding. » To do this job, you have to have the heart and the desire to do it, because in the end, it can put your life in danger. When you are a welder, you breathe in metal fragments and all the gas produced by that welder, as well as metal which can lead to asbestos poisoning. Subsequent studies of boilermakers showed an increase in lung cancer mortality. This fact scares many people, even some men. This work puts your eyes, lungs and skin at risk. There have been a number of cases where someone takes each p...... middle of a paper ......atures like different types of lines, dimensions, letters notes, section views and symbols . They can take the form of carefully planned and verified mechanical drawings, or freehand sketches. Usually, a sketch precedes the mechanical drawing. This work goes far beyond simple welding work, it takes careful planning of the necessary details to get the job done right. Becoming a boilermaker has many disadvantages, such as asbestos poisoning, working hours, and schooling. On the other hand, there are also many benefits such as salary, vacation time, and the benefits of being a union boilermaker compared to a non-union one. We have studied the necessary equipment and the tasks that boilermakers must perform on a daily basis. As you can see, being a boilermaker is a difficult and dangerous profession, which requires a special heart and passion..