Boiler Operator

Puris•Dawson, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PURIS is hiring a Boiler Operator for its Dawson Manufacturing Facility. The role is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of plant utilities, including high-pressure steam boilers, ammonia refrigeration systems, compressed air, process water, cooling towers, fire protection systems, and safety devices. The operator also contributes to the Maintenance team as needed. This position supports a new manufacturing facility and works with state-of-the-art engineering to advance PURIS’s food-system and sustainability goals. The role pays $38.75 or more per hour, depending on engineer license level. Pay is biweekly, and the position is bonus eligible. Travel is not required. Compensation is based on qualifications, experience, market data, and internal equity. The hiring process includes a background check and drug screen, and PURIS uses E-Verify for new hires.

Requirements

First-Class Engineer's License, Grade B (minimum).
Strong electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic background.
Basic understanding of commercial plumbing, HVAC, and fire systems.
Ability to manage multiple complicated priorities and tasks.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally more with assistance.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling tools and machinery.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed.
Comfort working in varying temperatures, including hot, cold, and humid conditions.
Ability to wear required PPE, including gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, hearing protection, and steel-toed boots.
Visual and auditory ability to detect safety hazards and machine malfunctions.
Ability to push, pull, squat, kneel, or twist as needed during the shift.
Ability to perform repetitive motions consistently and safely.
May be required to sit or operate forklifts or machinery for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a continuous food production facility.
Experience in industrial machine repair, including preventative and predictive maintenance principles.
Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

Contribute to a Safety-First culture that promotes empowerment and continuous improvement.
Oversee daily operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement of plant utilities in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Troubleshoot issues and initiate immediate corrective action to prevent recurrence.
Communicate issues and corrective actions, and document preventative actions for future reference.
Develop, review, and update preventative maintenance schedules and procedures as needed.
Coordinate repairs to building systems and equipment, and prepare documentation to log and report necessary information.
Understand and apply IOM manuals, equipment schematics, and shop drawings.
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and EHS to continuously improve plant utility safety and reliability.
Follow all plant food safety policies and procedures.
Respond to building emergencies and after-hours repair calls as needed.
Contribute to the Maintenance team as needed.

Benefits

Medical plan options with competitive premiums.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Free virtual health care and virtual counseling services for all team members.
Life insurance at no cost to the employee.
Short-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
401(k) plan with a 3.5% company contribution when the employee contributes up to 6%.
80 hours of PTO accrued annually.
Eight paid holidays.
On-demand pay.
Additional free resources.
Career development and professional growth opportunities.