Boiler Operator - Black Seal

Welcome to Cascades!

Every day, our team takes pride in rolling up their sleeves to create products that are mindful of the environment.

Join us as a Boiler Operator in Piscataway and help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first.

Cascades is seeking a qualified Black Seal Licensed Boiler Operator to safely operate, monitor, inspect, and maintain the facility's steam boiler systems and associated equipment. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with New Jersey boiler regulations, company safety standards, and operating procedures while supporting reliable plant operations.

What’s in it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

• Hourly wage of $36.05/hr (after 1000 hours $38.47/hr)
• Full-time position with guaranteed hours for job stability
• Schedule: 12-hour shift (5pm-5am) with every other weekend off
• A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-contributed retirement plan
• Profit sharing and employee share purchase plan - so you can share in our success
• Employee assistance program, because your physical and mental well-being matters
• Referral bonus - help grow the team and get rewarded
  
  

What You’ll Do

As a Boiler Operator, you’ll be at the heart of operations - right on the floor where materials take shape.

Your Day-to-day

• Monitor and operate boiler plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily inspections, water testing, blowdowns, and equipment checks.
• Respond to alarms and emergency conditions following established procedures.
• Maintain accurate operating logs and shift turnover communications.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety and environmental requirements.
  
  

Your strengths as a Boiler Operator

You Are a Natural Fit For This Role If

• Valid New Jersey Black Seal High Pressure Boiler Operator License.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial boiler operation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of steam generation, feedwater systems, water treatment, fuel systems, and steam distribution.
• Ability to perform boiler startups, shutdowns, inspections, and emergency response procedures.
• Understanding of LOTO, OSHA safety requirements, and PPE standards.
• Experience maintaining operating logs, completing inspections, and documenting work activities.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot boiler, pump, burner, and steam system issues.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills and experience with maintenance management systems (SAP preferred).
• Blue Seal or Third Grade Steam Engineer License (preferred)
• Experience in manufacturing or paper industry operations (preferred)
• Knowledge of electrical controls, PLCs, VFDs, and combustion systems (preferred)
  
  

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!

Apply now and join our team a Boiler Operator in Piscataway.

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization. #ST01