BOILER OPERATOR

John A Biewer Co IncPrentice, WI
$0 - $19Onsite

About The Position

Biewer Wisconsin Sawmill is looking to add a Full Time Boiler Operator to our team in Prentice, Wi. Apply now to join a family-owned industry leader that offers a stable work environment, technical challenges, and the opportunity to build a long-term career in the lumber industry.

Requirements

  • Language skills to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to speak effectively and professionally to customers or employees of an organization.
  • Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate industrial equipment.
  • Proven reliable attendance and punctuality.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous general labor experience in a sawmill or lumber treating facility or manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of the boiler system to produce and distribute a consistent supply of high-quality steam and heat required for the optimal conditioning and drying of lumber within the kilns.
  • Monitor and operate a solid-fuel (wood products) boiler system, furnace, and auxiliary equipment.
  • Safely manage feed systems, combustion air (primary and secondary), grate systems, and ash removal to maintain a steady, efficient burn while keeping boiler pressures within strict operating tolerances.
  • Ensure consistent, precise heat and steam delivery to each active lumber drying kiln.
  • Monitor kiln demand, regulates steam flow/pressure control valves, and maintains feed-water systems to support proper multi-stage lumber drying schedules and conditioning cycles.
  • Monitor and operate environmental control to maintain strict compliance with state and federal air quality permits.
  • Conduct regular visual and physical inspections of pumps, valves, piping, fans, and fuel conveyors.
  • Document and report mechanical defects, assist maintenance personnel on complex repairs.
  • Monitor fuel yard inventory levels (sawdust, bark, wood chips).
  • Drive a Hi-Lo/Front-End Loader to manage fuel storage piles, load/unload kiln charges, and safely transport and empty ash carts to designated dumping locations.
  • Perform lockout/tagout procedures as required.
  • Follow all safety procedures and policies, and work together with co-workers to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Report all near misses, incidents, or potentially unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
  • Ensure clean work areas by sweeping floors, picking up broken pieces of lumber, shoveling, and disposing of material or debris.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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