Boiler and Refrigeration Technician V

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About the role

The Boiler Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring boiler, refrigeration, and related utility systems in an industrial manufacturing environment. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of high-pressure boilers and supporting equipment that provide heat and steam for production processes. The position plays a critical role in maintaining plant operations, supporting safety, quality, and productivity objectives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, start, run, and shut down high-pressure boilers and refrigeration systems supporting manufacturing operations.
• Read gauges, monitor system performance, and adjust controls to maintain required steam pressure, water levels, and operating conditions.
• Conduct routine inspections of boilers, freezer tunnels, cooling towers, and related utility equipment.
• Perform water chemical testing and assist with feed water and fuel treatment processes as required.
• Check fluid levels and lubricate equipment according to maintenance schedules.
• Monitor systems manually and through computerized operating platforms and databases.
• Perform daily sanitation and support downtime cleaning activities.
• Operate forklifts safely in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Follow all safety requirements, including PPE usage, confined space procedures, and reporting of unsafe conditions.
• Support McCain Competitive Edge and Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQCDP).

Requirements

• Valid State of Maine Boiler Operator’s License required prior to placement.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three months of related industrial, boiler, utility, maintenance, or manufacturing experience and/or training.
• Ability to complete certification through the McCain Operator Training Program.
• Ability to obtain and maintain McCain Forklift Certification.
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and technical documentation.
• Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to calculate rates, ratios, percentages, and interpret graphs.
• Ability to learn and effectively use touch-screen control systems and Infinity Database software.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, dependability, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment and meet attendance, overtime, weekend, holiday, and business operational requirements.

About the team

This role is part of the plant Utilities and Operations team and works closely with production, maintenance, sanitation, quality, and site leadership teams to ensure reliable utility operations that support manufacturing performance. The Boiler Operator contributes to overall plant success by helping maintain safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations.

Pay

Starting at $28.38 USD hourly + bonus eligibility + hourly pay differential for applicable shifts. The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.

Benefits

• Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug).
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Leave support, including medical, family, and bereavement.
• Well-being programs including vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources.

Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefits details available during the application process.