Boiler Mechanic
- $27 - $31
- Los Banos, CA
Boiler Mechanic needed in Los Banos, CA! Exciting Opportunity
A bit about us:
We continue to be recognized as a leader in commercial food manufacturing.
We have large successful plants and are actively hiring for this position!
We have large successful plants and are actively hiring for this position!
Why join us?
Full Time and Permanent Employment
Paid Holidays
Paid Holidays
- Health, vision, dental, FSA and life insurance benefit plans
- 401k
- Paid Vacation and Sick time
Job Details
- Cleans boilers and auxiliary equipment.
- Inspects and repairs boiler fittings such as safety valves, regulators, automatic control mechanisms, and
- Repairs or replaces high pressure piping not including power piping.
- Performs water pressure test by pumping water into system to determine location of leaks.
- Performs all tasks of a mechanical nature necessary to test, calibrate, set-up, adjust, repair, overhaul,
system, including the de-aerator, softeners, and brine tank. Is skilled in the light overhaul, operation,
repair, and maintenance of all types of pumps, and all other general mechanical equipment.
- Obtains a working knowledge of motor generators, and diesel engines used as back-up sources for the
- Understands and can explain the principles of combustion for different boiler fuels.
- Obtains a working knowledge of boiler controls to maintain plant steam pressure and to maintain efficient
- Shall be able to explain the function and operation of all controls on the boilers, and the de-aerator system.
Shall be familiar with the rules in the Boiler Operation Manual regarding Attendance on the Boilers.
- Shall know all possible methods of feeding water to the boilers and shall know what will happen if the
carried too high.
- Obtains a working knowledge in proper procedures for the hydro testing of boilers and steam lines, and in
- Obtains a working knowledge of installation and repair of threaded pipe, flanges, and valves (air or
- Understands how to administer tests for steam and water quality.
- Responsible for the backwash and regeneration of water softeners.
- Must be familiar with OSHA, PART 1910, SUBPART M: COMPRESSED AIR
- Be familiar with all welding techniques to facilitate boiler repair and associated