Boiler Operator

Hood Plywood • Beaumont, MS

68d

About The Position

Hood Industries, Inc. is seeking a Boiler Operator for our plywood mill in Beaumont, Mississippi. The ideal candidate will have experience working with different types of boilers and enjoy working in a manufacturing environment as part of a team of professionals. Boiler operators are responsible for maintaining and operating wood fire boilers for plywood drying production, handling equipment such as low-pressure boilers, high-pressure boilers, power boilers, steam boilers, and hot water heating systems.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees