Maintenance Mechanic $45.38/hr

Gopher Resource•Eagan, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Gopher Resource is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, and perform 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. Work may involve pumps, fans, gearboxes, piping, fabrication, conveyors, and large rotating equipment. The regular schedule is a 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, then move to their regular schedule. Starting pay is $45.38 per hour, with an additional $0.80 shift differential for night work. Offers are contingent on pre-employment testing, including a background check, drug screen, and clinic physical.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and 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 equipment such as pumps, fans, gearboxes, piping, conveyors, and large rotating equipment, and perform fabrication.