Boiler Operator - Maintenance

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At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care.
You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.

Here, you’ll win with:

Support that keeps you well
•    Medical, dental, and life insurance
•    Company-paid short- and long-term disability
•    FSAs and dependent care options
•    Vision and legal benefits
•    Gym discounts and wellness clinics
•    Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents

Opportunities to grow
•    Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
•    Training, coaching, and mentorship
•    Development programs to support your goals

Time for what matters
•    Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
•    A culture that respects work-life balance

We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart.

 Boiler Operator   

Wilsonart, Temple, Texas has an immediate opening for a Boiler Operator.  This individual will oversee proper and efficient operations of the boiler, air compressors, chillers (air conditioner), water systems and all other equipment in the boiler area under direction of Mechanical Supervisor. Performs other tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare the boiler room for plant operations and shut downs.
• Monitor the boiler pressure, water levels and temperature of all machinery within the boiler area.
• Respond to all system alarms.
• Maintain the log and records on all gauge readings.
• Shut the system down for maintenance work, then bring it back on line.
• Shut the boiler down and then bring it back up for maintenance.
• Monitor and control boiler house functions boilers, air compressors, chillers and dust collectors.
• Monitor and control Hydrotherm water storage, cooling towers.
• Power outage shutdown and start up procedures Enters data into the computer concerning inventory, counts, scrap, etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standards.
• Knowledge of the mechanical operation of the boiler.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste materials and safe handling procedures.
• Ability to read instruments and gauges.
• Basic understanding of boiler operation and maintenance
• Basic understanding of hydrothermal water systems and operational controls
• Understanding of cooling towers and their operation
• Ability to read and understand at a technical level.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical/electrical complications of the boiler operation.
• Ability to make quick decisions. Compensation Job Description
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand and follow directions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 EDUCATION:

High School Graduate or GED

EXPERIENCE:

2+ years plus two years of power plant/boiler operation experience

High School Graduate or GED. 

EXPERIENCE:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight (>50 lbs) Examples: grounds staff and EMS1

ENVIRONMENT:

Located in an environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness. Examples: engineering, waste mgt, laundry workers and yards/grounds staff.

 Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by.