Boiler Operator

Hood Distribution; Beaumont (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Hood Industries is hiring a Boiler Operator for our plywood mill in Beaumont, Mississippi. You will monitor and control boiler systems, adjust fuel feed and water levels, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation.

Candidates should have a technical degree or equivalent experience, be able to work 8- or 12-hour shifts, lift up to 50 pounds, and commit to overtime as needed. A strong safety record and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years’ technical degree or equivalent work experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance and follow attendance policy.
• Mechanical background is a plus.
• Must work 8- or 12-hour shifts and be available for overtime.

Responsibilities

• Observe boiler controls: pressure, temperature, steam flows and draft to verify operation.
• Adjust fuel feed, draft openings, water level, and steam pressure.
• Monitor boiler and auxiliary units for malfunctions and perform troubleshooting.
• Test and treat boiler feed water with specified chemicals.
• Maintain logs of meter readings and fuel consumption.
• Operate loader for wood waste storage or boiler feeding.
• Provide reliable team collaboration and safety adherence.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety minded

Self-directed

Reading docs

Education

Two years technical degree or equivalent

Job description

Position at Hood Plywood Do you have experience working with different types of boilers? Do you enjoy working in a manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy working with a team of professionals? If so, then our

• 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 trouble shoot 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. What you bring to the team:
• 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. Job Preferences/Qualifications:
• 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.
• Must be able to maintain a good attendance record and able to comply with attendance policy.
• Mechanical background is a plus.
• 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.). Pay Range: $21.14 - $27.25/per hour

Description

Position at Hood Plywood Do you have experience working with different types of boilers? Do you enjoy working in a manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy working with a team of professionals? If so, then our Boiler Operator position at our plywood mill in Beaumont Mississippi is right for you.

Hood Industries, Inc. is a blend of wood manufacturing and distribution concerns that include plywood and lumber manufacturing plants, and twenty-three specialty wood product distribution operations, located in fifteen states serving the northeast, southeast and southwest United States. Boiler operators are responsible for maintaining and operation of wood fire boiler for plywood drying production. They handle equipment such as low-pressure boilers, high-pressure boilers, power boilers, steam boilers, and hot water heating systems.

Key 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 trouble shoot 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. What you bring to the team:
• 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. Job Preferences/Qualifications:
• 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.
• Must be able to maintain a good attendance record and able to comply with attendance policy.
• Mechanical background is a plus.
• 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.). Pay Range: $21.14 - $27.25/per hour

Additional Information

• Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, 401(k), cancer, flexible spending accounts, life, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.
• Begin accruing Paid Time Off (PTO) on the first day of employment.

Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of the required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

An Equal Opportunity Employer