DESCRIPTION:

The lead boiler technician will be responsible for ensuring safety, quality and state standards are maintained regarding two 250 horsepower and one 150 horsepower gas fired boilers. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fires boilers, operates all auxiliary equipment such as compressors, pumps, and provides a continuous supply of steam to the factory.
• Reads and interprets meter and gauges, records findings, adjusts equipment to maintain desired pressure and temperatures.
• Repairs / replaces defective piping, controls, pumps, and other parts of the boiler plant as needed.
• Keeps and maintains shift logs as required.
• Cleans, paints, and maintains work area as required.
• Works in a neat, professional manner recognizing the safety and health of themselves and others.
• Is aware of all policies and procedures as outlined in the standard operating procedures.
• Performs all other responsibilities and tasks as assigned.
• Follows good manufacturing practices and QA protocols with minimal guidance from manager
• Immediately communicates all operational and/or safety issues to Operations Supervisor to avoid accidents and unnecessary downtime. Issues that may adversely affect start-up, cause downtime, or could result in an accident.
• Adheres to all operations procedures and maintains a safe working environment
• Conducts daily equipment inspection to ensure proper functionality. Tasks include but not limited to machine disassembly, reassembly, troubleshoots, repairs and replacement of malfunctioning parts 
• Provides regulatory and preventive maintenance of machinery to improve and sustain efficiency, quality and operations
• Installs and facilitates new equipment
• Follows communication protocols on equipment conditions 
• Maintains a positive working relationship with fellow team members and other departments
• Performs any other job related duties as requested by the Operations Supervisor

REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

• Hold a 3rd class engineers License
• Minimum 3-5 years of related work experience
• Technical School, ASET, AAS or equivalent educational background
• Must be able to work with precision assemblies and knows how to use mechanical measurement tools
• Good organizational skills and an ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously required
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work within cross-functional teams
• Demonstrates ability to consistently meet proposed objective timelines
• Excellent communication skills 
• Must exhibit professionalism and maturity and display desire to succeed, be self-motivated and proactive required

• Working knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP, SSOP, GMP’s, LOTO and other guidelines 
• High School Diploma / GED preferred
• Flexibility to work on weekends and overtime  
• Must have basic math and computer skills.

I have read the Essential Elements - Job Functions Assessment - Job Requirements and I can meet these essential requirements with or without reasonable accommodations. 

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*Job Descriptions are not intended to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills or efforts. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the position involves and what is required to perform it. Joseph’s Gourmet Pasta Company reserves the right to change, modify or add to the essential elements of any position at any time.

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