Boiler Operator (Class 3) - Columbia Falls MDF

Weyerhaeuser is currently offering a $3,000 hiring bonus (additional details provided at time of interview/offer)!

Pay Rate: $27.73, progression to Boiler/Primary Operator DOE $34.22

Weyerhaeuser is seeking individuals who are committed to safety, have a positive attitude, excellent work ethic and a desire to work in a manufacturing facility. Weyerhaeuser’s Montana Wood Products is currently looking to fill a Class 3 (or better) Boiler Operator position at our Columbia Falls MDF Facility.

At Weyerhaeuser, we offer positions with on-the-job training, continued growth potential and a career limited only by you. We continually strive to develop and promote talent from within while offering stable employment with excellent pay and benefits. Our manufacturing facilities are highly automated and utilize many leading-edge technologies in the wood products industry.

Key Functions

• Support manufacturing by maximizing the boiler uptime and supplying a set pressure and constant flow of steam to the MDF facility in Columbia Falls. In addition, you will maintain the boiler to ensure that all system checks, and boiler operating procedures are performed to ASME code and Weyerhaeuser’s policy standards.
• Operate the truck dump, which includes running a D6 bulldozer, 962 front-end loader and skid steer to sort log yard bark and keep the truck dump area and outlying boiler area clean.
• Learn how to operate the boiler and obtain a Montana State 1st Class Boiler Engineer license within 1 1/2 years.
• Work with a team of boiler operators to maintenance boiler operations; including but not limited to operation of the truck dump, fuel handling equipment (rolling stock)t, boiler operation and maintenance. Work with others including supervisor and other plant personnel.
• Perform maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, equipment inspection and preventative maintenance (including rolling stock), plumbing, equipment repairs, keeping boiler area clean, running water tests, and conducting water and chemistry treatments.

• Forklift certification required
• Skills/experience in maintenance of boilers and related equipment, as well as in welding/cutting and repair of pumps, pipes, valves and air compressors preferred
• Prior boiler operation experience preferred
• CDL license a plus

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

Specific Skills

• Self-starter with the ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to work closely with supervisors, and all others in the department; be a team player/leader; good verbal and written communication skills; and demonstrate positive attitude
• Knowledge and ability to use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Show proficiency in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) standards
• Must have good performance, safety and attendance records.
• Must demonstrate good communication skills.
• Must have ability to identify, communicate potential problems, and work to solve them.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays and other shifts as required.

Post Application Requirements

• Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screen

About Wood Products
We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.
For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.