Industrial Boiler & Steam Operator (1st Shift)

We are seeking an experienced Boiler & Steam Operator to take primary ownership of our plants low-pressure boiler steam and compressed air infrastructure. Hands-on low-pressure boiler and steam experience is required. This role focuses heavily on boiler management industrial steam distribution mechanical plumbing and compressor maintenance with commercial HVAC serving as an added bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Boiler & Steam Operations (Core Focus): Safely operate monitor and maintain low-pressure boilers and industrial steam distribution systems. Perform daily water chemical testing system blowdowns steam trap maintenance and valve inspections.

• Compressed Air Systems: Maintain troubleshoot and execute preventive maintenance on industrial air compressors air dryers filters and pneumatic piping.

• Mechanical Plumbing & Pipefitting: Install modify and repair steam piping condensate return lines water connections and compressed air lines (heavy mechanical plumbing emphasis over electrical work).

• Preventive Maintenance: Carry out daily monthly semi-annual and annual PMs across all boiler steam loop and compressed air equipment.

• Diagnostics & System Tracing: Read as-built piping schematics blueprints and pressure gauges to identify leaks pressure drops or equipment issues using standard hand and power tools.

• Inventory & Parts Ordering: Maintain inventory and order replacement parts for boilers pipe fittings valves and air compressor systems.

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with local boiler codes safety regulations EPA rules and environmental standards.

• HVAC Support (Bonus): Provide basic troubleshooting for commercial HVAC equipment and Metasys building automation systems as needed.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Boiler & Steam Expertise: Proven experience operating and maintaining low-pressure boilers and industrial steam systems.

• Compressed Air Equipment: Experience running troubleshooting and servicing industrial air compressors and air piping.

• Plumbing & Pipefitting Skills: Strong mechanical plumbing capabilities including soldering brazing pipe fitting and valve rebuilds.

• Technical Skills: Ability to read piping schematics use pressure gauges and diagnostic tools and troubleshoot mechanical loops.

Preferred / Bonus:

• Commercial HVAC troubleshooting experience.

• Familiarity with Metasys Building Automation Systems (BAS).

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

• Physical Demands: Standing walking stooping kneeling crawling squatting reaching and climbing ladders or elevated platforms.

• Lifting: Ability to lift carry push or pull up to 50 lbs solo and up to 100 lbs as a team lift.

• Fine Motor Skills: Frequent use of hands for pipe fitting valve assembly and fine mechanical adjustments.

• Work Environment: Comfortable working around low-pressure steam lines moving machinery elevated heights and in varying thermal and atmospheric conditions (heat humidity dust fumes).

Additional Information :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local state and federal laws.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time