Summary description:
Cleaver Brooks Sales & Service offers transitioning service members an opportunity to develop foundational mechanical and electrical skills used in the service, maintenance, and operation of industrial boiler systems. Through a blend of hands‑on training, structured classroom instruction, and field exposure, participants build practical competencies in equipment inspection, mechanical assembly, troubleshooting, basic controls, and safe system operation. During the program, service members work alongside experienced technicians and receive direct mentorship while learning boiler start‑up procedures, combustion tuning fundamentals, control panel wiring, pipefitting basics, and mechanical repair techniques. The experience is designed for those with general mechanical aptitude—such as aircraft maintainers, machinists, industrial repair technicians, or other technically oriented military roles—and prepares participants for advancement into full‑time careers as Boiler Controls Technicians or Boilermaker Mechanics upon completion. Program duration may be adjusted for well‑qualified applicants whose SkillBridge availability is shorter than the standard training timeline. Opportunities are available in the following locations: Davenport, IA; Des Moines, IA; Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; San Antonio, TX; and Grandview, MO.
Job description:
Cleaver Brooks Sales & Service Boiler Technician/Mechanic Key Learning Areas: • Wire and test boiler control systems and auxiliary equipment using engineering schematics. • Perform start‑up and commissioning procedures on rental and permanent boiler systems. • Install, troubleshoot, and adjust control components such as transmitters, valves, sensors, and regulators. • Assemble and trim out watertube and firetube boilers as part of mechanical system build‑up. • Apply safe and effective pipefitting techniques to support mechanical installation and connection work. • Build foundational understanding of fuel trains, combustion systems, and boiler safety requirements. • Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs for mechanical and electrical tasks. • Participate in classroom instruction covering electrical theory, boiler operation, safety, and troubleshooting fundamentals. Opportunities in the following areas: Davenport, IA; Des Moines, IA; Chicago, IL; St Louis, MO; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; San Antonio, TX, Grandview, MO.
APPLICATION PROCESS: This SkillBridge internship opportunity is managed by Iowa Workforce Development. In order to begin the process please complete a SkillBridge Service Member Application at the link below and be sure to select Cleaver Brooks and the Boiler Technician/Mechanic program. Once received a member of Cleaver Brooks Sales & Service's team will reach out to you to further discuss your interest and any additional opportunities that may align with your end goals. https://seam.ly/5dOpQgZ8
Eligibility factors:
All Services
Qualifications: • Mechanical or electrical aptitude, ideally gained through military experience in maintenance, utilities, HVAC, aviation, shipboard systems, or instrumentation roles. • Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams such as wiring schematics, blueprints, or P&IDs. • Strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to safety procedures in field or shop environments. • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer sites as part of field service operations. • Successful completion of all pre‑employment screening requirements, including background check and drug testing. • Willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement and complete required safety training prior to performing work on customer sites or handling company equipment.
