Fireman

Baker Commodities; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical, dental and vision

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Retirement plan available

Job summary

Baker Commodities is seeking a Boiler Technician to operate and maintain high‑pressure boilers in a safe, compliant facility. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 11 PM–7 AM (third shift), with duties overseen by the Chief Engineer.

You will perform repairs, pump work, cleaning and paint tasks, and assist plant personnel while following lockout/tagout and confined space safety rules. The company offers medical, dental and vision coverage, paid holidays and vacation, sick time, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Fireman or Engineer license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Zero to six months of experience.
• Less than 5% travel requirement.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance repair in the boiler room in a safe and efficient manner as directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Must be familiar with safe work practices including but not limited to, lock out tag out, confined space entry, ladder and climbing safety, hot works, etc.
• Repair, rebuild and replace pumps
• Perform general cleaning and painting
• Assist plant personnel and co-workers as needed
• Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner
• Follow department and company procedures
• Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company
• Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business.

Skills

Lockout/Tagout safety

Confined space entry

Ladder safety

Industrial maintenance

Education

Massachusetts Fireman or Engineer License

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Operate and maintain high pressure boilers and appurtenances in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable laws. Schedule will be Monday through Friday from 11 PM to 7 am (third shift).

Compensation and Benefits

• Paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time,
• Retirement plan available

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance repair in the boiler room in a safe and efficient manner as directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Must be familiar with safe work practices including but not limited to, lock out tag out, confined space entry, ladder and climbing safety, hot works, etc.
• Repair, rebuild and replace pumps
• Perform general cleaning and painting
• Assist plant personnel and co-workers as needed
• Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner
• Follow department and company procedures
• Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company
• Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These responsibilities may change from time to time our business needs evolve over time.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Professional Certifications, Education, Experience and Travel Requirements

• Massachusetts Fireman or Engineer License
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Zero to Six months of experience
• Less than 5% travel requirement

Physical Demands/Requirements

Constantly (over 2/3)

• Must be able to position self to maintain equipment or perform duties in confined and/or tight spaces
• Must be able to move around industrial equipment in manufacturing facility
• Operates and uses maintenance/mechanic tools including electrical hand tools
• Must be able to detect and observe equipment in need of repair, cleaned, or painted and materials that need to be moved/removed

Frequently (1/3-2/3)

• Utilize tools to make adjustments, repairs
• Move and transport material, equipment and tools up to 50-100 lbs with and without specialized lifting, moving and rigging equipment
• Moves across wet/slippery and uneven surfaces
• Ascends/descends heights while maintaining balance

Occasionally (under 1/3)

• Ability to move and transport material, equipment and tools up to 70 lbs. with and without specialized equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and follow directions in the process of operating equipment

About Baker Commodities, Inc.

Baker Commodities Inc. has been in business for over 80 years. We are a privately owned company with manufacturing facilities strategically located within the United States providing quality products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due to our outstanding employees. Through their careful attention to quality, service, innovation and integrity, we will continue to be one of the world's premier rendering companies.

EOE STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.