Apprentice/Journeyman Mechanic Technician

Location: Canada, Wisconsin, Chippewa Falls. Employment type: Full time. Category: Mechanic.

About the role

Determines safe methods and practices of repairing power plant equipment. Routinely applies in‑depth knowledge of power‑generating facility mechanical systems, rigging and lifting, scaffolding, and general hand tools. Performs corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance on mechanical power plant equipment such as hydro turbines & generators, pumps, water‑treating equipment, tainter gates, and governors, in accordance with OEM Technical Manuals, including procurement of materials and services to support ongoing maintenance activities at all facilities. Interprets mechanical drawings and is proficient in the use of precision measuring equipment. Maintains inventory of plant tools and spare parts. Tracks all corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance through the facility CMMS program.

Responsibilities

• Determine safe methods and practices for repairing power plant equipment.
• Apply knowledge of mechanical systems, rigging, lifting, scaffolding, and hand tools.
• Perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on hydro turbines, generators, pumps, water‑treating equipment, tainter gates, and governors.
• Follow OEM Technical Manuals and procure necessary materials and services.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and use precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain inventory of plant tools and spare parts.
• Track maintenance activities in the facility CMMS program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience as a maintenance mechanic in an industrial setting or military experience.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers, specifically MS Word, MS Excel, and CMMS systems.
• Ability to meet driver qualification requirements per FMCSR parts 382 and 391 and obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A within the first 6 months of hire.
• Subject to DOT random drug and alcohol testing program.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home.
• Residency within a 20‑mile radius of the assigned Hydro Maintenance Building for the first 6 months of hire.

Preferred qualifications

• Associate’s degree in mechanical trades or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Technical diploma or certification in machine tooling techniques, machinist skills, or related field.
• Power plant and hydro plant experience.
• Experience with crane operation and/or rigging.
• Machinist experience on large and small jobs.