Boiler Technician

Company: Aerotek
Location: Omaha
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Boiler Mechanic Job Description We are seeking a skilled Boiler Operator to join our maintenance team in a high-volume food manufacturing facility. The role involves operating and maintaining a 150-horsepower boiler and performing preventative maintenance and repairs on plant equipment. The work environment ranges from hot boiler rooms to cold refrigerated/freezer areas, emphasizing the need for attention to safety, compliance, and maintaining uptime. Responsibilities Operate and monitor a 150 HP boiler and auxiliary systems, maintaining proper steam/water levels and safe operating pressures. Spend approximately 25% of the day monitoring the boiler, including logs, rounds, gauges, alarms, and control adjustments. Complete call work orders and preventative maintenance for the remainder of the shift. Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain conveyors, slicers, packaging machines, and Cryovac systems. Adjust controls for temperature, pressure, and fuel supply; respond promptly to alarms and system malfunctions. Perform routine inspections, testing, and recordkeeping, including daily logs, PMs, and work orders in the CMMS. Follow GMPs, food safety, and facility safety protocols; support OSHA and environmental compliance. Collaborate with production and QA to minimize downtime and meet schedule priorities. Essential Skills Strong knowledge of boiler systems, controls, and safety procedures. Ability to read and interpret gauges, meters, schematics, and technical manuals. Experience with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems. Basic PLC familiarity is a plus. Effective communicator with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Comfortable using CMMS/electronic work order systems. Additional Skills & Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training preferred. Valid 3rd Grade Stationary Engineer License required. Why Work Here? We offer competitive pay with potential shift differentials, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and holidays. Our retirement plan options, along with opportunities for training, certification support, and career growth, make this an excellent place to advance your career. Work Environment The role requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and working at heights or in confined spaces. You must be comfortable working in both hot boiler rooms and cold refrigerated/freezer areas. Use of personal protective equipment, such as hearing and eye protection, insulated clothing, and gloves, is required as necessary. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Omaha, NE. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $62000.00 - $100000.00/yr. Competitive pay and shift differential (if applicable) Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement plan options Opportunities for training, certification support, and career growth Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026. 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

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