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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Boiler Operator - Plywood

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDudley, NC, USA$27 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience using computerized maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office products.
  • Experience working with boilers, pumps, fans, valves, steam, condensate, fire protection systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmission, conveyors, and lubrication.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks, including climbing ladders and working at heights or in confined spaces.
  • Ability to work in a sawmill environment with dust, noise, heat, and cold conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures, and actively participate in safety programs.
  • Operate boiler equipment in accordance with company and manufacturer standards and equipment specifications.
  • Monitor equipment performance daily, manage deficiencies, and report performance at team turnover meetings.
  • Monitor boiler instrumentation and take corrective actions when needed.
  • Perform routine water chemistry analysis and make necessary adjustments to maintain stable water balance in the boiler and associated systems.
  • Perform preventative and minor maintenance on department equipment.
  • Document boiler operational changes and events in the operator daily logbook.
  • Receive and handle chemicals according to company and Department of Transportation standards.
  • Maintain qualifications for wheel loader operation, lockout/tagout, hazardous waste, and supervisory-level confined space work.
  • Conduct daily pre-shift and post-shift meetings.
  • Participate in company-sponsored training.
  • Train and mentor new hires.
  • Work a flexible schedule as needed.
  • Work a twelve-hour, seven-day rotating shift schedule.

Desired Qualifications

  • Three years of experience operating and maintaining boilers and associated equipment.
  • Ability to acquire a Georgia-Pacific mobile equipment operator license, such as for a wheel loader, forklift, or aerial lift.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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