Machine Operator

BOS Staffing; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Attendance incentives

Job summary

BOS Staffing is seeking an experienced Machine Operator for a new, advanced facility near Athens, Georgia. This is a chance to be part of a growing team in a family-owned manufacturing business that prioritizes stability and quality.

The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial environments and a strong understanding of energy plant systems. Responsibilities include operating various systems, ensuring production safety, and maintaining accurate logs and inspections.

Qualifications

• Experience in an energy plant, power plant, boiler room, or heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of plant systems such as fuel handling, thermal oil, steam generation, and water treatment.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with large rotating equipment and process systems.

Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring fuel and process chip handling systems.
• Running and overseeing thermal oil, steam generator, and water systems.
• Performing inspections and maintaining filters for specifications.

Skills

Experience in energy or heavy industrial manufacturing

Understanding of plant systems

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Attention to detail

Commitment to safety protocols

Physical ability to handle materials

Job description

Our client, a sixth-generation, family-owned manufacturer, is staffing up its new, state-of-the-art facility in the Athens area and is seeking an experienced Machine Operator. This is an opportunity to join a growing, modern plant at the ground level while enjoying the stability and long-term outlook of an established family business.

What We Offer

• The stability of a long-established, family-owned manufacturer with multiple U.S. facilities.
• A brand-new, highly automated facility near Athens designed to produce millions of panels annually.
• A culture grounded in craftsmanship, quality, and welcoming families home, with leadership that takes a long-term view on employees and operations.
• Competitive, employee-reported benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA, and 401(k).
• Attendance incentives and other performance-based perks noted by current and former team members.
• Strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and environmental responsibility in all plant systems.
• Opportunities to grow with a rapidly expanding operation investing over $100 million and creating new skilled roles in the region.

If You Have

• Experience in an energy plant, power plant, boiler room, or heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of plant systems such as fuel handling, thermal oil, steam generation, and water treatment.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with large rotating equipment and process systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot operational issues and communicate clearly with supervisors and maintenance.
• Attention to detail in monitoring gauges, performing inspections, and maintaining accurate logs.
• Commitment to safety protocols, PPE use, and housekeeping in a high-energy environment.
• Physical ability to walk the plant, climb, and handle materials and equipment safely.

You Will Be

• Operating and monitoring fuel and process chip handling systems, including unloading, cleaning, chip flow, and fuel feed to the energy plant.
• Running and overseeing thermal oil, steam generator, and RO water systems to support continuous, stable production.
• Performing hourly inspections, collecting and analyzing water and oil samples, and maintaining filters to keep systems within specifications.
• Monitoring and maintaining ash conveyance systems to ensure safe, efficient removal and handling.
• Troubleshooting alarms and process issues quickly, and escalating complex problems to supervisors or maintenance as needed.
• Communicating with assistant operators, providing direction and training on procedures and safety practices.
• Completing operational logs, downtime reports, and inspection records accurately and on time.
• Supporting general plant housekeeping, routine maintenance tasks, and other duties as assigned by leadership.