Boiler Operator- Brookwood Finishing- Charlestown,RI

Brookwood Companies, Inc.; Charlestown (RI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Boiler Operator to join their dynamic team in a state-of-the-art facility. This role involves performing maintenance and inspections on boiler systems, ensuring peak operational efficiency, and working in a physically demanding environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in extreme conditions. Join a company known for its commitment to quality and innovation, where your contributions will directly impact the production of advanced woven synthetic fabrics. If you are ready to take on this challenge, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating industrial boilers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and inspections on boiler systems and equipment.
• Adjust valves and controls to maintain safe boiler operation.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Problem-Solving Skills

Verbal Communication

Ability to Work in Extreme Conditions

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

Boiler Operator - Brookwood Finishing - Charlestown, RI

Job description
Are you a skilled Boiler Operator with a passion for tackling complex industrial challenges? Brookwood Finishing, the Rhode Island manufacturing branch of Brookwood Companies, is looking for talented individuals like you to join our dynamic team. In our expansive 300,000-square-foot facility, you’ll work with cutting-edge equipment in contributing to the dyeing, finishing, coating, and printing of advanced woven synthetic fabrics.

Why Brookwood Finishing?

1. Industry Leader: With a strong reputation and decades of expertise, Brookwood Finishing is a respected name in high-quality fabric finishing.
2. Growth & Stability: We offer a solid foundation for career growth within an established and forward-thinking company.
3. Innovative Environment: You’ll have hands-on access to state-of-the-art machinery and processes, ensuring every day brings something new.

Core Responsibilities

1. Perform frequent inspection checks and regular maintenance on boiler systems and related valves, gauges, piping, and other equipment.
2. Constantly inspect water, gas, and other fluid levels inside boilers and related equipment, making adjustments to fluids as necessary to keep systems operating at peak levels.
3. Repair piping, valves, and other boiler machinery as needed.
4. Replace defective valves, gauges, and other boiler parts as needed.
5. Record daily gas readings, feed water tests, and other test results.
6. Adjust valves and boiler controls as needed to control the amount of pressure in the system and keep the boiler system functioning safely.
7. Keep boiler room, related facilities, and work areas clean and organized at all times.
8. Read and follow blueprints, operations manuals, and instructions to perform scheduled maintenance and make repairs to boiler systems.

Abilities Required:

1. Read, speak and write English
2. Ability to perform work at extreme heights and in tight confined spaces
3. High degree of mechanical aptitude who work in physically demanding environments.
4. Able to work in the most extreme conditions environments, including hot, cold, wet, and steamy environments
5. Able to lift up to 50 pounds
6. Excellent problem-solving and verbal communication skills
7. Able to work in a team environment and independently

Education and Experience:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Experience operating industrial boilers, preferred
3. Good grasp of mathematics and ability to make quick calculations
4. Experience with power tools and hand tools
5. Must have reliable transportation to and from the work site

Brookwood Finishing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.90 – $27.40 per hour

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