Industrial Machine Repairperson 5

County•Milwaukee, WI

12d•$100,246 - $138,405•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Milwaukee is seeking a dedicated Industrial Machine Repairperson 5 to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) equipment and facilities. This role also involves operating snow and ice control equipment and performing routine duties at outlying booster stations. The city is committed to fostering an inclusive team of public servants and welcomes qualified individuals with disabilities, offering reasonable accommodations during the hiring process.

Requirements

Associate degree in manufacturing, construction, transportation, or related trade from an accredited college, university, or trade school.
Three years of experience performing industrial machine repair, maintenance, adjustment, and installation.
Two of the three years must include GMAW, GTAW, SMAW or oxy-acetylene welding, service of pumps larger than 50HP, leading repair crews on special projects, providing training and other duties closely related to this position.
Valid driver's license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Forklift and Skid Steer Loader Operator certification within the probationary period and throughout employment.
Ability to perform duties related to custodial work and snow removal.
Ability to climb ladders, enter confined spaces and wear confined space safety equipment.
Ability to lift and handle at least 50 pounds of equipment or material and more weight with assistance.
Ability to work at heights up to 100 feet, in confined spaces, in proximity to hazardous chemicals, in all weather conditions and with high noise levels.
Ability to wear appropriate safety equipment, including safety shoes, glasses, and hearing protection.
Ability to work mandatory overtime and respond to emergency call-outs when needed.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions for extended periods.
Possess good manual dexterity.
Ability to understand and determine chemical compatibility with repairs, the proper selection of solvent cement on PVC/CPVC and the proper selection of materials when working with dissimilar metals.
Ability to conduct basic grab sampling procedures to monitor equipment.
Ability to investigate new methods and tooling to apply torque methods across all facilities properly.
Ability to inspect, troubleshoot and repair large pumps and associated apparatus (valves, solenoids, etc.).
Ability to develop reports on assets and equipment.
High degree of mechanical aptitude and skill in machine repair.
Skill in using drill presses, bench grinders, and hand and power tools standard to the trade.
Ability to understand water treatment plant chemical feed systems, piping and appurtenances.
Ability to understand the preventative maintenance processes for industrial pumps.
Ability to use the correct methods to apply torque according to specifications.
Ability to operate a truck and a 30’ trailer to transport equipment and materials.
Ability to operate a forklift to move and store materials.
Ability to operate equipment and install/remove vehicle attachments for snow and ice control.
Ability to read, diagnose and troubleshoot from service/technical manuals, blueprints, plans, specifications and other work-related documents.
Ability to utilize applicable computer hardware and software, such as the CMMS programs.
Willingness and ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with coworkers and citizens whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
Knowledge of and ability to apply safety principles and practices as they apply to all components of the job.
Ability to make good decisions and use good judgment, including the understanding to know when to consult with proper authorities in any particular situation.
Ability to be organized, detailed and able to meet deadlines.
Ability to effectively work through multiple priorities.
Ability to adjust, as needed, in response to changing conditions.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle emergencies.
Honesty, integrity and the ability to use City resources responsibly.

Nice To Haves

Journey-level Machine Repairperson certification.
Technical Ability to perform precision repairs on industrial equipment.
Skill in using lathes, vertical mills, surface grinders and machine tools standard to the trade.
Skill using a torch and plasma cutter.
Lead Worker Ability to lead teams on projects and other maintenance tasks.
Knowledge of principles and practices related to ensuring consistency and accuracy in the work of others.
Ability to coordinate staff, assign duties, and monitor work in progress.
Ability to reason through multifaceted situations and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on industrial equipment and facilities.
Operate snow and ice control equipment.
Perform routine duties at outlying booster stations.
Use machine tools to fabricate and modify shelves, brackets, guards, bushings, and safety equipment.
Inspect, adjust, and replace gland packing.
Perform repairs to centrifugal pumps, chemical pumps and feed systems, engines, gear cases, drive lines, threaded pipes and fittings, building appurtenances, storage facilities, booster station equipment and various other industrial equipment.
Perform SMAW, GMAW, gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and oxy-acetylene welding.
Upgrade and/or install new sample lines and pipe of all diameters.
Install flow meters and water quality analysis equipment.
Inspect, repair and replace valves of all types and sizes.
Investigate and troubleshoot issues with pumps larger than 50HP.
Install and remove water fountain pumps and associated piping.
Perform daily chemical tests and cleaning of fountains and surrounding areas.
Prime pumps and perform oil changes.
Perform preventative greasing of equipment.
Obtain and process oil samples for pumps, reviewing test results.
Inspect, repair and perform preventative maintenance on industrial equipment such as coagulators, flocculators, access hatches, centrifugal pumps, fence operators and air compressors.
Develop a scope of work, identify resources, establish a work schedule/timeline and provide daily progress reports for special projects.
Lead crews to set up and break down fountains, obtain vibration and runout readings on equipment, and clean and repair ozone contactors.
Perform Confined Space Attendant duties.
Propose new and alternative solutions based on current technology.
Develop lifecycle reports on various assets and use the CMMS to compile information.
Train Industrial Machine Repair Mechanics and collaborate with other trade staff on maintenance activities.