Boiler Technician/Maintenance Mechanic

Pilgrim's • Edinburg, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boiler Tech/Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting boilers, steam systems, and related equipment to ensure safe and efficient plant operations. This role requires adherence to safety regulations, preventive maintenance schedules, and operational procedures to support production needs. This position will also require maintenance mechanic support throughout the plant.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years experience in general maintenance procedures.
• Mechanical and welding experience preferred.
• Experience using power tools, saws, drills, impacts, grinder, etc.
• Should be able to work on high heat and cold environments, heights, confined spaces.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to Work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment, preferred.
• Working knowledge of electricity, preferred.
• Basic knowledge of standard and metric measures, preferred.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, preferred.
• Ability to arc and gas weld (overhead and bench), preferred.
• Prior maintenance experience is a plus.
• Experience with computer software such as SAP is a plus.
• Must provide a complete 5 year work history for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Electrical background preferred
• Boiler Experience is preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Protein Conversion experience preferred but not required
• Welding and fabrication skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor pressure gauges, flow meters, thermometers and other measurement devices or equipment.
• Perform water sampling and treatment.
• Adjust control to maintain specified settings such as temperature, steam pressure, air pressure, water pressure, etc.
• Operate valves in order to control heat, steam, water, chemical flow and other mixes.
• Install, maintain and repair electro-pneumatic valves and direct control devices related to boiler systems.
• Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with specifications, as well as detect and locate malfunctions.
• Check fluid levels on gearboxes, lubricate bearings, replace filters and perform other maintenance actions following stablished checklist.
• Read complex blueprints, piping, sketches and schematics.
• Recognize, diagnose and solve mechanical failures, determine corrective actions needed, check blueprints, manuals and parts catalog.
• Perform timely repair and routine maintenance.
• Preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Deal with emergency and unplanned problems and repairs.
• Perform pipe repairs.
• Willing to help out maintenance team in the plant when needed.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED