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The Boiler Technician Shortage Is Real: How Training Builds the Next Generation | High Fire Podcast

The boiler industry is facing a real workforce gap — and it’s not slowing down. In this episode we talk about one of the biggest issues facing the steam industry today: training the next generation of boiler technicians. Why are skilled boiler techs getting harder to find? What happens when veteran technicians retire and decades of hands-on knowledge walk out the door? And how can structured boiler training, mentorship, and real-world repetition help close the gap faster? This conversation covers the reality of the aging workforce, why the trades are becoming attractive again, how WARE is developing technicians from the ground up, and what it takes to build confidence, competence, and long-term careers in the boiler industry. Whether you're a young person considering the trades, a plant operator, a service technician, or an industry leader trying to build a stronger workforce, this episode breaks down what’s really happening — and what needs to happen next. If you’re looking for boiler training, boiler education, or insight into careers in the steam industry, this episode is packed with practical perspective from people doing the work every day. Need boiler parts fast? Find the parts you need at http://www.BoilerWAREhouse.com. Want boiler training? Learn more about Boiler University and boiler operator education through http://www.boileruniversity.com Need help with boiler service, rentals, or equipment? Visit http://www.WAREinc.com for support across the boiler room. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly boiler tips and deep dive technical content. 👍 Like & share to help us elevate the steam industry. 👍 If this helped you, like, subscribe, and drop your boiler questions in the comments. © 2026 @wareboilers. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this content is prohibited. Ware Boilers’ videos are intended for promotional purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Please contact our boiler professionals via https://www.wareinc.com/ with specific questions or repair needs. You should not attempt any boiler repair or modification without first consulting with a licensed contractor and the manufacturer. Ware Boilers does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of information available on this YouTube page. Nothing contained in or provided in any of Ware Boilers’ videos is intended to constitute advice or to serve as a substitute for a licensed contractor’s inspection or manufacturer specifications. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. WARE is All Ways Steam! Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: Why this topic matters 00:49 – Welcome to the High Fire Podcast 01:04 – Training the next generation of boiler technicians 01:52 – Meet the guests 02:14 – Dad jokes before class begins 03:11 – Why the skilled boiler technician shortage is real 03:59 – The aging workforce and knowledge leaving the industry 05:00 – How WARE responded with a structured training pipeline 07:17 – Why the trades are becoming attractive again 08:52 – Trade careers vs. the college promise 09:17 – Reducing overtime by building a bigger bench 10:24 – The “1 in, 1 out” training model 11:17 – What Boiler University offers 12:12 – Online boiler training for beginners 13:24 – Boiler training for operators, maintenance teams, and technicians 15:13 – Why retail training and technician training are different 16:34 – Where rookies struggle without training 17:40 – Building boiler technicians from scratch 18:16 – Can you build a technician in 12 months? 19:19 – Training as a pipeline for leadership and other roles 20:25 – From tech trainee to broader career opportunities 22:15 – Identifying aptitude beyond wrench-turning 22:46 – The carousel approach to training 23:15 – Why modern boiler work is more digital than people think 24:02 – Why this industry is cooler than people expect 25:13 – Trade school vs. college debt 26:08 – Benefits, pay, and long-term opportunity 26:59 – What young recruits ask about most 28:51 – Are trade schools producing enough people? 30:14 – The scale of the labor need across industry 31:47 – Boiler Expo and broader industry awareness 32:17 – How training reduces downtime and mistakes 33:46 – Testing, qualifications, and building confidence 35:17 – Does Boiler University help your resume? 36:07 – Learning from real field professionals 36:34 – Advice for new techs entering the field 39:15 – Find a company that values people 40:10 – Growth, culture, and staying personal as a company grows 42:57 – Why the boiler industry needs more good people 44:09 – This is bigger than one company 45:00 – Final thoughts and outro #boilertraining #boilertechnician #steamindustry #boilers #industrialmaintenance #trades #bluecollarcareers #boileruniversity #ware #highfirepodcast