Boiler/Kiln Operator

thompsonriverlumber; Thompson Falls (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick days

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Job summary

thompsonriverlumber is looking for a Boiler/Kiln operator in Thompson Falls, Montana. The operator will be responsible for efficiently running boilers and kilns, requiring a valid Montana Class 3 Boiler License and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, documenting operations, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The job offers benefits such as sick days, medical, dental coverage, and 401K options.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Montana Class 3 Boiler License.
• Experience in operating and maintaining boilers and kilns.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate boilers and kilns efficiently and safely.
• Maintain fuel piles and clean grates.
• Document boiler logs and maintain general maintenance tracking.
• Analyze equipment breakdowns and perform necessary repairs.
• Follow plant safety rules and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Team-oriented

Communication

Self-starter

Equipment operation

Education

Montana Class 3 Boiler License

Valid Montana Driver’s License

Tools

Forklift

Front end loader

Man lift

Skid steer

Job description

TRL is seeking an individual to fill the position of Boiler/Kiln operator. This person will need to be team oriented, be able to operate the boilers and kilns in an efficient and safe manner. Operator must have a current Montana class 3 boiler license with the ability to test for a class 2 with hands on training and time.

Responsibilities

• Reading Instruments and Gauges
• maintaining fuel piles
• cleaning grates
• maintaining appropriate documentation of boiler log, general maintenance tracking and checking lumber moisture content
• daily pass downs
• water testing and chemical adjustments
• Hands on general maintenance of boiler and kilns are required.
• In a downtime situation, you must be able to use your skills to analyze cause of breakdown with equipment. Then you will determine and carry out maintenance or repair actions required to return the equipment to effective operating conditions.
• All workers at Thompson River Lumber must follow and adhere to safety lockout procedures and strictly adhere to plant safety rules as well as follow excellent housekeeping practices to help maintain a clean work environment.
• You must be able to work independently as well as in a group, good communication is always essential.
• Applicant must be a motivated self‑starting individual with a good work ethic and flexible schedule.
• Occasional lifting is required.
• Occasional equipment operating such as forklift, front end loader, man lift, skid steer.

Work Schedule

This facility runs 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, requiring a rotating day/night work schedule.

Benefits

Benefits Available including sick days, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flex, 401K, profit sharing.

Qualifications

Experience requirement: minimum of a valid MONTANA CLASS 3 BOILER LICENSE and a Valid Montana Driver’s License.

Application

In order to apply for this position go to our company website www.thompsonriverlumber.net and complete the application found there and upload to the area called Additional Questions.