Boiler Trainee

Indeck Power Equipment Company; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power equipment firm is seeking a full-time Boiler Technician Trainee in Wheeling, Illinois. This position involves troubleshooting and repairing industrial mechanical boilers and requires knowledge of mechanical systems. Candidates should have a high school diploma and some related experience. The ideal applicant should be mechanically inclined, possess strong problem-solving skills, and be able to work in a team environment. The company emphasizes safety and cleanliness in the workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two additional years of related experience and/or training.
• Experience in HVAC or electrical is a plus.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair Industrial Mechanical Boilers.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform tasks as assigned by supervision.
• Collaborate with team to complete tasks.
• Assist with daily maintenance and inspections.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical systems knowledge

Problem-solving ability

Ability to read instructions

Teamwork

Basic math skills

English language

Instrumentation and controls

Mathematics basics

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Relevant experience in HVAC or electrical

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a full-time Boiler Technician Trainee position at INDECK Power Equipment. The Boiler Technician Trainee is responsible for trouble-shooting and repairing Industrial Mechanical Boilers involving physical handling of product, machinery supplies and equipment. If you are mechanically inclined or have past mechanical experience, this is the role for you!

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Have knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• Having a working knowledge of steam and hot water boilers, burners (gas, oil & combination), associated controls & electrical circuits, combustion, and associated piping systems is a plus.
• Having a background of working on industrial boiler/burner systems is a plus.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Strong ability to problem solve.
• Ability to analyze information gathered in order to identify potential problems or discrepancies.
• Maintain orderly and clean work area in compliance with Company safety requirements.
• Performs related duties as assigned by supervision.
• Computer knowledge preferred.
• Familiar with instrumentation and controls is a plus.
• Detailed oriented.
• Good with basic math.
• Able to work in team environment.
• Must be able to speak and understand English.

Physical Demands

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and lift up to 50 pounds.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; two more years related experience and/or training
• Past experience in HVAC, electrical, a plus.