Plumber/Boiler Technician

Boiler/Plumber

Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home of Little Debbie®, Drake’s® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You’ll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you’ll discover a better way to live and work.

Please submit comprehensive work history or a resume covering the past 18 months. Include all periods of employment, unemployment, self-employment, short-term jobs, caregiving, and education. Ensure you provide accurate month and year ranges for each period.

Pay

$26.25 – 32.24 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Plus $2.00 / hr shift premium for 3rd shift hours

Schedule

3rd Shift Sunday – Thursday, 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.

On-site

Location

10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Boiler/Plumber to join our plant engineering team. The Boiler/Plumber maintains all piping systems; troubleshoot, diagnose and make necessary repairs on plumbing related equipment; and hot water systems at all McKee Collegedale Facilities. Participates in projects and installations with other departments; work additional times as needed with “on call” requirements.

• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on boilers, gas-fired hot water systems, and related piping and plumbing systems.
• Ensure boiler systems are operating safely and efficiently in compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.
• Conduct annual boiler teardowns for state inspections.
• Support plumbing-related service calls as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments on new installations and facility improvement projects.
• Participate in on-call rotations and work additional hours as required.
• Continuously develop and expand technical knowledge and skillsets related to boiler systems.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of verifiable experience in each of the following:
  • Installing, maintaining, and repairing high- and low-pressure piping systems.
  • Installing and maintaining gas-fired hot water systems.
  • Reading and interpreting blueprints and equipment manuals.
  • Comfortable working at various heights using ladders or platform lifts.
• Proficient with computer-based systems and maintenance software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation.
• Strong safety record and reliable attendance history.
• Ability to work flexible hours and extended shifts, including outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company vehicle operation requirements.
• Current lift truck certification or ability to obtain.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with steam and hot water boilers, burners, gas systems, associated controls, electrical circuits, and combustion systems.
• Experience with Kemco hot water systems.
• Functional knowledge of plumbing and steam maintenance troubleshooting techniques.
• Completion of a two-year degree in an industrial mechanical or vocational program, or a formal apprenticeship.
• Broad plumbing experience in a commercial or industrial setting.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Fully-paid parental leave
• Health Center and Pharmacy
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer