Boiler Mechanic

Company: Jobot
Location: Los Banos
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

Boiler Mechanic needed in Los Banos, CA!This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sam MaldonadoAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $27 - $31 per hourA 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!Why join us?Full Time and Permanent Employment Paid Holidays

• Health, vision, dental, FSA and life insurance benefit plans
• 401k
• Paid Vacation and Sick timeJob Details
  • Cleans boilers and auxiliary equipment.
  • Inspects and repairs boiler fittings such as safety valves, regulators, automatic control mechanisms, andwater columns, and auxiliary machines such as pumps, draft fans, stokers, and burners.
    • 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,maintain, assemble or install all types of tasks assigned to the complete running of the boiler and steamsystem, 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 theboilers.
        • 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 efficientboiler performance.
          • Shall be able to explain the function and operation of all controls on the boilers, and the de-aerator system.He shall be able to light off the boilers, blow down the boilers, and shut down the boilers in a safe manner.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 thewater was permitted below the lowest permissible operating level or what would happen if the water wascarried too high.
              • Obtains a working knowledge in proper procedures for the hydro testing of boilers and steam lines, and inthe proper procedures for laying up boilers wet or dry.
                • Obtains a working knowledge of installation and repair of threaded pipe, flanges, and valves (air ormanual).
                  • 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 AIREQUIPMENT, and all applicable state codes and laws.
                    • Be familiar with all welding techniques to facilitate boiler repair and associatedequipment systems.Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.

Keywords: Jobot, Merced , Boiler Mechanic, Engineering , Los Banos, California