Boiler Operator

Job Title: Boiler Operator

Job Description

We are looking for a Boiler Operator. While a 1st boiler license and a 1st refrigeration license are preferred, we will accept any boiler, any refrigeration, and universal HVAC license. Candidates will maintain and operate boiler systems across two plants with different types of boilers and cooling systems. This role involves various responsibilities beyond boiler operations, including equipment repair, preventive maintenance, and HVAC system management. Training on all aspects of plant operations will be provided, but a foundational knowledge is required.

Hard Skills

Inspect, repair, modify and install refrigeration and HVAC equipment

Conduct preventive maintenance on heating and ventilating units

Repair or replace defective parts and controls

Operate hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment

Operate boilers at 100 psi and troubleshoot issues

Test boiler operations and conduct water quality tests

Lubricate machinery and replace parts as necessary

Maintain records of tasks performed and materials used

Soft Skills

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Work cooperatively with others

Work independently with little direction

Follow oral and written instructions

Maintain routine records

Meet timelines

Lift heavy objects

Self-motivated and hard-working

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Detroit, Michigan.

Work Environment

Our Client produces powdered milk for high-end chocolate manufacturers. The plants can have a slight smell of sour milk and temperatures ranging from 70-80 degrees. The work environment is family-owned with a tight-knit team. The maintenance department includes 12 skilled tradesmen working across three shifts. All team members overlap responsibilities and work collaboratively. Uniforms are provided, but candidates must wear steel toe boots. The company culture is based on teamwork and mutual support. Candidates must be fully shift flexible.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.