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.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS - JOB FUNCTIONS ASSESSMENT

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

   General Vision

   Works Alone 

   Reading-Simple

   Close Vision

   Works with Others

   Reading-Complex

   Color Perception

   Work Around Others

   Writing-Simple

   Hearing/Listening

   Verbal Contact with Others

   Writing-Complex

   Clear Speech-Simple

   Face-To-Face Contact

   Clerical

   Clear Speech-Complex

   Shift Work

   Memorization

   Touching

   Extended Day

  Analyzing

 Dexterity

   Inside

   Perception/Comprehension

 Hand

   Outside

  Math Skills

 Finger

   Confined Areas

   Judgment

   Smelling

   Extreme Heat

  Decision-Making

 Smoke

   Extreme Cold

 Food

   Temperature Changes

EQUIPMENT

 Cleanliness

   Wet And/or Humid

   Tasting

   Noise 

  Computer

   Walking-Hotel

   Vibration

   Keyboard

   Walking-Department

   Mechanical Equipment

   Telephone

   Lifting 50 lbs.

   Electrical Equipment

   Calculator

   Pressurized Equipment

   Fire Alarm

   Pushing

   Burning Materials

   Switchboard Console

   Pulling 

   Moving Objects

   Television Monitors

   Typing

   High Places

   Kitchen Appliances

  Carrying 50 lbs.

   Fumes/Odors

   Vacuum Cleaner

   Kneeling 

   Dirt/Dust 

   Maintenance Tools & Equipment

  Stooping

   Gases

   Product Processing Machines/Equipment

   Bending

   Product Packaging Machines/Equipment

   Sitting

OTHER

  Flexibility

 Upper Body

   Must wear protective clothing head gear and shoes in plant

 Lower Body

   Running Distance

  Standing            Forklift 

   Driving              Van

STATEMENT OF JOB REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL FREQUENCY

1% - 33%

OCCASIONALLY

34% - 66%

FREQUENTLY

67% - 100%

CONTINUOUSLY

Standing

Walking

Sitting

Climbing/Descending Stairs

Balancing

Bending Over

Kneeling

Crawling

Reaching Overhead

Fingers Movement-Repetitive

Repetitive Twisting or Pressure Involving Wrist Hands

Both Hands Required

Both Legs Required

Lifting/Carrying

a. Up to 10 lbs.

b. 11 - 20 lbs.

c. 21 - 50 lbs.

d. 51 - 100 lbs.

e. Over 100 lbs.

Pushing

Pulling