Boiler Technician

J. F. Ahern Co. • Stevens Point, WI

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About The Position

Ahern is hiring a Boiler Technician to support projects throughout North Central Wisconsin, including Stevens Point, Wausau, and surrounding areas. The role is responsible for helping ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of steam systems in industrial and commercial environments. The technician inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs boilers and related equipment, monitors system performance, and performs preventive maintenance and emergency repairs. The position works with engineers and plant personnel to optimize system performance and respond to emergency calls and system shutdowns. It also requires compliance with CSD1 regulations, state boiler codes, and union safety standards, along with accurate maintenance logs and documentation.

Ahern is a family-owned mechanical and fire protection contractor with more than 145 years of operating history. The company provides field employees with tools and technology, emphasizes workplace safety, and offers personalized Ahern vehicles as employees progress in their careers.

Requirements

• Completion of a Steamfitter or Pipefitter Apprenticeship Program; union completion preferred.
• Active membership in, or ability to join, the local Steamfitters Union.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with industrial or commercial boiler systems.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds and work in confined or elevated spaces.
• Comfort working in high-temperature environments.
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of high-pressure steam systems.
• Completion of a union Steamfitter or Pipefitter Apprenticeship Program.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, maintain, and repair boilers and associated equipment.
• Monitor steam-system performance to uphold safety and efficiency standards.
• Use technical drawings and diagnostic tools to identify and resolve mechanical and system issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on boilers, pumps, valves, piping, and steam systems.
• Ensure compliance with CSD1 regulations, state boiler codes, and union safety standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and plant personnel to optimize system performance.
• Respond to emergency calls and system shutdowns as needed.

Benefits

• Wages and benefits per the Steamfitters Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Paid training and advancement opportunities.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Top-of-the-line tools and technology.
• Personalized, regularly upgraded Ahern vehicles for field employees as they progress in their careers.

What This Job Offers

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