Boiler Operator - Springfield Plywood

Swanson Group, Inc. • Springfield, OR

9h • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Purpose of Position: Responsible for the continuous monitoring, operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the
boiler.

Requirements

• Understand basic operations of the steam boiler.
• Trained in cell cleaning.
• General knowledge of Federal, State, and Company rules, procedures and policies regarding safe operation of steam boiler.
• Reading, speech, and basic computer skills required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, boiler readouts, gauges, valves, etc.
• Ability to complete employee performance evaluation process, including giving and receiving feedback.
• Must successfully complete required training for rolling stock and equipment used.
• Successful completion of firewatch/fire suppression training.
• Firewatch will (1) become familiar with facility layout. (2) Communicate with maintenance and prior firewatch. (3) Inspect work site for hot spots or possible sources of combustion. (4) Extinguish any fires that may occur. (5) Continue area inspection for at least 2 hours after completion of hot work. (6) Periodically inspect areas outside of hot work area for possible combustion sources or fires.
• Use vision/hearing continuously.
• Worker generally works alone or with a partner with little supervision.
• Must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task.

Responsibilities

• Monitor computer readout
• Monitor boiler equipment/gauges/valves
• Mix boiler chemicals
• Clean boiler cells by using proper cell procedures
• Maintain fuel pile
• Operate front-end loader/bobcat
• Operate cranes/hoists/lifting slings
• Comply with Federal, State, and Company rules, policies and procedures
• Fire Watch
• Other duties as assigned
• The worker may be required to rotate to different positions for cross training purposes or to facilitate production. Job duties for other positions are outlined in their individual job descriptions.
• Assist Co-Workers or maintenance personnel in basic maintenance and upkeep of machine.
• Cleanup as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed