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Idaho Forest Group, LLC
Boiler-Kiln Operator - CHILCO
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What they do
A Stationary Engineer or Boiler Operator operates and repairs stationary mechanical equipment such as engines or boilers for buildings and industrial use.
$60,957 / year median in Idaho
+7% projected growth
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Boiler/Kiln Operator maintains a wood fueled boiler to produce lumber with specified moisture content by kiln drying.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules, regulations and JSAs. Operate boiler by maintaining required pressure and steam flow. Monitor fuel in silo and be able to keep it at certain levels. Dry lumber of all sorts using computer to control kiln. Operate forklift to load and unload kilns, change kilns, and dump hopper. Monitor kilns throughout shift and make adjustments as needed. Cover sawmill/planer drivers when necessary. Help with new hire training and cross training of existing team members. Perform consistent work at acceptable production levels. Other duties as needed. The Boiler-Kiln Operator is a work-up step position. Work-up steps/Apprentice levels available.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Forklift Certification Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to pass a hair follicle drug test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check. Valid driver's license.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous boiler/kiln experience. High school diploma or GED. Boiler license.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Production Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distance, and climb stairs. Bend at waist
- frequent Twist upper body
- frequent Stoop
- occasional Lift above waist height
- frequent depending on machine center Lift over 50 lbs.
- frequent depending on machine center Repetitive use of hands
- constant Stand/walk
- constant Sit
- occasional Vision
- near and far correctable; depth perception Hearing
- preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, emergencies