Boiler Technician

Job Title:

Boiler Mechanic

We are seeking a skilled Boiler Operator to join our maintenance team in a high-volume food manufacturing facility. The role involves operating and maintaining a 150-horsepower boiler and performing preventative maintenance and repairs on plant equipment. The work environment ranges from hot boiler rooms to cold refrigerated/freezer areas, emphasizing the need for attention to safety, compliance, and maintaining uptime.

• Operate and monitor a 150 HP boiler and auxiliary systems, maintaining proper steam/water levels and safe operating pressures.
• Spend approximately 25% of the day monitoring the boiler, including logs, rounds, gauges, alarms, and control adjustments.
• Complete call work orders and preventative maintenance for the remainder of the shift.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain conveyors, slicers, packaging machines, and Cryovac systems.
• Adjust controls for temperature, pressure, and fuel supply; respond promptly to alarms and system malfunctions.
• Perform routine inspections, testing, and recordkeeping, including daily logs, PMs, and work orders in the CMMS.
• Follow GMPs, food safety, and facility safety protocols; support OSHA and environmental compliance.
• Collaborate with production and QA to minimize downtime and meet schedule priorities.

• Strong knowledge of boiler systems, controls, and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret gauges, meters, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Basic PLC familiarity is a plus.
• Effective communicator with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable using CMMS/electronic work order systems.

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training preferred.
• Valid 3rd Grade Stationary Engineer License required.

We offer competitive pay with potential shift differentials, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and holidays. Our retirement plan options, along with opportunities for training, certification support, and career growth, make this an excellent place to advance your career.

The role requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and working at heights or in confined spaces. You must be comfortable working in both hot boiler rooms and cold refrigerated/freezer areas. Use of personal protective equipment, such as hearing and eye protection, insulated clothing, and gloves, is required as necessary.

This is a Permanent position based out of Omaha, NE.

The pay range for this position is $62000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

• Competitive pay and shift differential (if applicable)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Opportunities for training, certification support, and career growth

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha, NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.