Industrial Boiler & Steam Operator (1st Shift)
About The Position
Avery Dennison is seeking an experienced Boiler & Steam Operator to take primary ownership of the plant’s low-pressure boiler, steam, and compressed air infrastructure. The role focuses on boiler management, industrial steam distribution, mechanical plumbing, and compressor maintenance. Commercial HVAC troubleshooting is an added bonus. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with flexibility for overtime and weekends as needed. The operator safely runs, monitors, and maintains low-pressure boilers and industrial steam distribution systems; maintains compressed-air equipment; performs mechanical plumbing and pipefitting; and completes scheduled preventive maintenance. The role also involves reading piping schematics, diagnosing system issues, maintaining parts inventory, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Physical work includes frequent movement, lifting, fine mechanical tasks, and working around steam lines, machinery, heights, and varying environmental conditions.
Requirements
- Proven experience operating and maintaining low-pressure boilers and industrial steam systems.
- Experience running, troubleshooting, and servicing industrial air compressors and air piping.
- Strong mechanical plumbing capabilities, including soldering, brazing, pipe fitting, and valve rebuilds.
- Ability to read piping schematics, use pressure gauges and diagnostic tools, and troubleshoot mechanical loops.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds individually and up to 100 pounds as a team lift.
- Ability to perform physical activities including standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and climbing ladders or elevated platforms.
- Ability to work around low-pressure steam lines, moving machinery, elevated heights, and varying thermal and atmospheric conditions, including heat, humidity, dust, and fumes.
Nice To Haves
- Commercial HVAC troubleshooting experience.
- Familiarity with Metasys Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Responsibilities
- Safely operate, monitor, and maintain low-pressure boilers and industrial steam distribution systems.
- Perform daily water chemical testing, system blowdowns, steam trap maintenance, and valve inspections.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial air compressors, air dryers, filters, and pneumatic piping.
- Install, modify, and repair steam piping, condensate return lines, water connections, and compressed air lines.
- Perform daily, monthly, semi-annual, and annual preventive maintenance on boiler, steam loop, and compressed-air equipment.
- Read as-built piping schematics, blueprints, and pressure gauges to identify leaks, pressure drops, and equipment issues using standard hand and power tools.
- Maintain inventory and order replacement parts for boilers, pipe fittings, valves, and air compressor systems.
- Ensure compliance with local boiler codes, safety regulations, EPA rules, and environmental standards.
- Provide basic troubleshooting for commercial HVAC equipment and Metasys building automation systems as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage starting on the first day of employment.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) eligibility.
- Tuition reimbursement programs.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Health Advocate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
