Maintenance Mechanic $45.38/hr

Gopher Resource•Eagan, MN

11d

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on plant equipment and machinery. The role uses hand tools, welding equipment, pneumatic and/or electric tools, and precision measuring tools to repair or replace equipment. Equipment includes pumps, fans, gearboxes, piping, fabricated components, conveyors, and large rotating equipment. All offers are contingent on pre-employment testing, including a background check, drug screen, and clinic physical. The position is scheduled for the 6 p.m.–6 a.m. shift on a rotating four-on/four-off schedule. New hires initially work Monday through Friday on the day shift for New Hire Training, after which mechanics are assigned their regular schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Heavy industrial experience with welding and fabrication; hydraulics; pneumatics; blueprint or schematic reading; predictive maintenance (PdM) and preventative maintenance (PM); pumps; mechanical drives; and material handling equipment.
Pass the mechanical efficiency test, criminal background check, employment and academic verifications, drug screen, and physical.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to perform essential job duties.
Ability to wear respiratory protection for up to 12 hours a day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to move about the plant, including climbing a flight of stairs, for up to 12 hours a day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in a hot production area while wearing protective clothing for up to 12 hours a day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas, including a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, boots, and hearing protection, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to lift or carry up to 80 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot plant equipment and machinery.
Repair plant equipment and machinery.
Perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment and machinery.
Use hand tools, welding equipment, pneumatic and/or electric tools, and precision measuring tools to repair or replace equipment.
Repair or replace pumps, fans, gearboxes, piping, fabricated components, conveyors, and large rotating equipment.
Read safety instructions, understand work directions, and complete required documentation.