Boiler Operator

About the role

Hood Industries, Inc. is a blend of wood manufacturing and distribution concerns that include plywood and lumber manufacturing plants, and twenty-three specialty wood product distribution operations, located in fifteen states serving the northeast, southeast and southwest United States.

Responsibilities

• Observes pressure, temperature, steam flows and draft meters on panel to verify specified operation of automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators, stoker, and furnace combustion.
• Adjusts controls to set specified fuel feed, draft openings, water level, and steam pressure of boiler.
• Observes boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and can analyze and trouble shoot mechanical repairs needs.
• Maintain log of meter and gauge readings and record data, such as water test results and quantity of fuel consumed.
• Operate loader for wood waste storage or boiler feeding.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two years’ technical degree or equivalent work experience in an industrial manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Previous work experience in an industrial environment is a plus.
• Must be able to maintain a good attendance record and able to comply with attendance policy.
• Mechanical background is a plus.
• Must be able to work on an 8- or 12-hour shift and be available for overtime.
• Able to work rotating shift schedule.
• Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Must be a self-directed worker, capable of working alone or in a team environment to solve problems and implement solutions.
• Must be able to effectively read, comprehend, interpret, record, and apply information from documents (i.e., equipment manuals, SOP's, policies, etc.).

Pay

Pay Range: $21.14 - $27.25/per hour

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, 401(k), cancer, flexible spending accounts, life, and LTD
• Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing on the first day of employment

Additional Information

• Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process.
• All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of the required drug test.
• If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.
• Hood Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.