Boiler Operator

Hood Industries • Beaumont, MS

66d

About The Position

Hood Industries, Inc. is seeking a Boiler Operator for our plywood mill in Beaumont, Mississippi. This position involves maintaining and operating wood fire boilers for plywood drying production. The ideal candidate will have experience with various types of boilers and enjoy working in a manufacturing environment as part of a professional team.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong record of ability to work as part of a team.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Proven safety and quality record.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Mechanical background is a plus.
• Must be able to maintain a good attendance record and comply with attendance policy.
• 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.).

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 troubleshoot mechanical repairs needs.
• May test and treat boiler feed water, using specified chemicals.
• May 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Cancer insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual from the first day of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Wood Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees