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The Neil Jones Food Company

Boiler Mechanic

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$45 - $50/hr

... recovery system, compressed air systems, related electrical systems, and natural gas supply ... Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, work extended hours, weekends, and any shift assigned ...

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AspectWeekend Recovery BoilerWeekend Power Plant Operator
CertificationsBoiler Operator License, OSHA safety trainingPower Plant Operator License, OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentIndustrial plant, chemical recovery facilityPower generation plant, energy sector
Industry UsagePaper mills, pulp and paper industryElectricity generation, energy industry

Weekend Recovery Boiler operators focus on maintaining and operating recovery boilers in pulp and paper mills, requiring specific boiler licenses. Weekend Power Plant Operators manage power generation equipment in energy plants, often with similar certifications. Both roles work in industrial environments and are essential for continuous operations, but they serve different industries and equipment types.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Recovery Boiler job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,966 per year, or $28.8 per hour.

Recovery Boiler General Laborer (Kaukauna, WI)

Kaukauna, WI • On-site

Ahlstrom
5 - 10K employees
Learn more about Ahlstromexternal

$70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Rodding out air ports and smelt spouts on recovery boilers to ensure process efficiency and safety

  • Performing general clean-up and housekeeping duties in the recovery, evaporator, and lime kiln areas of the mill

  • Assisting operators, troubleshooting system issues, and monitoring systems using technology and computers to maintain runnability

Ahlstrom rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Jumpstart your future - and your paycheck ($70,000+ your first year!!) with a growing and stable company. Ahlstrom's Thilmany Pulp & Paper mill in Kaukauna has immediate openings for Recovery Boiler General Laborers. If you have a good work ethic and are looking for not just a job, but a long-lasting career, Ahlstrom offers fast growth and advancement opportunities:
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Vacation benefits begin immediately
  • Paid on-the-job training

If you're eager to learn and are looking for not just a job, but a career we want to invest in you.
We are seeking Recovery Boiler General Laborers at our Thilmany Mill in Kaukauna.
  • Starting Pay - $27.80 per hour and increase to $29.81 per hour within your first month!
  • $3.75/hour shift premium for weekends
  • Our mill offers advancement opportunities to further your rate of pay and make this not just a job, but a career with the paper industry!

Main Responsibilities
  • Primary duties include rodding out air ports and smelt spouts on recovery boilers and following a structured timeline to ensure process efficiency and safety
  • General clean-up/housekeeping duties in the recovery, evaporator and lime kiln areas of the mill
  • Work in a team to assist operators, troubleshoot system issues, and perform other duties as assigned
  • Utilize technology and computers to monitor various systems and make educated adjustments as needed to maintain runnability
  • Work with a high regard for safety of yourself and others and participate in safety improvements throughout the facility
  • Must follow Ahlstrom's manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable to the position's areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper.

Qualifications
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Ability to successfully pass a post-offer drug screen
  • Overtime is required and built in to the schedule rotation
  • Must be a safety-conscious person due to the many potential hazards associated with the operation of boiler systems and heavy equipment
  • Physical Requirements include:
    • Perform heavy work, defined as lifting 100 lb. maximum with help, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs
    • Perform physical upper body work while in very high temperature environment (varies, but could be 120+ degrees)
    • Perform work while wearing a heat suit to ensure safety near a boiler
    • Perform work while wearing a supplied air respirator (dependent on department)
    • Work around fast-moving machinery
    • Work at heights
    • Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions

What we offer
  • Medical, dental, vision coverage
  • Company provided life insurance and short-term disability
  • Long-term disability, Critical Illness, & Accident insurance
  • Competitive 401(K) plan - eligible to start day 1 of employment
  • Gainshare bonus program
  • Fitness center and Weight Watcher's membership reimbursement
  • ...and more!

Work Location and Schedule
  • Location: 600 Thilmany Rd, Kaukauna, WI 54130
  • Schedule: Ability to work rotating 8-hour shifts on a southern swing rotation. Straight shift openings not available.

If you're eager to learn and are looking for not just a job, but a career we want to invest in you.
Apply today & start your career with Ahlstrom!
Equal Opportunity Employer (m/f/d/v/so)
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Join our journey to create a more sustainable world with products and solutions that Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions.
We are deeply committed to building and maintaining safe and inclusive environment and culture, where everyone feels valued and respected. At Ahlstrom, we all have equal opportunities to belong and reach our full potential.
Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people. Read more at www.ahlstrom.com

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