Position Title:Boiler & Refrigeration Operator
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 43026
McCrum is a division of McCain Foods USA.
About the role.
The Boiler & Refrigeration Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the facility’s boiler (steam) and ammonia refrigeration systems in accordance with state licensing requirements. This role ensures the reliable delivery of critical utilities—including steam, chilled water, and refrigeration—to support continuous potato processing operations. The position plays a key role in maintaining production uptime, product quality, and food safety while ensuring compliance with OSHA standards, ammonia refrigeration regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
What you’ll be doing.
- Operate and monitor boiler and ammonia refrigeration systems, including startup, shutdown, and adjustments to maintain optimal performance
- Monitor gauges, pressures, temperatures, and water levels to ensure safe and efficient operations
- Complete routine rounds, inspections, and detailed operational logs each shift
- Adjust controls and maintain boiler chemistry to ensure proper water quality and system efficiency
- Perform basic maintenance tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing components
- Troubleshoot mechanical or operational issues and support timely resolution
- Monitor water treatment systems and add chemicals as needed to prevent scaling or corrosion
- Respond to alarms, malfunctions, and emergencies to mitigate risk and restore operations
- Maintain accurate records of system performance, maintenance activities, and incidents
- Collaborate with Maintenance and Production teams to ensure continuous, reliable operations and compliance with safety and GMP standards
What you’ll need to be successful.
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minium requirement is 2 years experience
- Hold a High-Pressure (HP) Permit or HP License, with the ability to obtain a Maine Class 4 Stationary Steam Engineer License
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn ammonia refrigeration systems
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately read gauges and record data
- Basic understanding of safety practices including PPE, LOTO, and hazard communication
- Basic awareness of Process Safety Management (PSM) and OSHA regulations preferred
- Ability to work in industrial environments with exposure to noise, steam, and varying temperatures
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Reliable attendance with flexibility to work extended hours or holidays as needed
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting (25–55 lbs.), extended standing, walking, bending, and climbing
McCrum is a division of McCain Foods USA.
Compensation Package: $27.85 - 39.59 per hour depending on experience
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): US - United States of America : Maine : Washburn
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.
Pay: $27.85 - $39.59 per hour
Work Location: In person
