Mechanic - Mobile Equipment Maintenance & Yard Service - Cloquet

About the role

This position will train cross-functionally and float to support department and plant needs in both the truck shop as well as plant services. Training includes both mobile equipment maintenance and operating heavy equipment used by the plant services crew.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure operation of mobile equipment by completing preventive maintenance and repairs on:
  • Fork trucks
  • Plant fleet vehicles
  • Plant heavy equipment
  • Shift carts
  • Cushman carts
  • AGVs
  • Harlan trains/cars
  • Track-mobile
  • Platform and articulating lifts
  • Sweepers/floor scrubbers
  • All small gas engine equipment including motors, pumps, generators, backpack blowers, snowblowers
• Maintain all USG roads and grounds in a clear and safe condition.
• Maintain, fill, and supply all LP tanks for fork trucks.
• Inspect USG railroad tracks and switches and assist in spotting railroad cars as needed.
• Inspect, separate, and haul waste materials on USG property.
• Research, review, and comply with manuals and manufacturers’ recommended maintenance items and schedules.
• Repair machinery and equipment by completing preventive maintenance and repairs on:
  • Motors
  • Pneumatic tools
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Conveyor systems
  • Production machines
• Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Safety and housekeeping are the first considerations in all activities; must consistently demonstrate understanding of all plant and departmental safety rules, standards, and programs.
• Valid Driver’s license issued by the State of primary residence.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and ability to operate heavy equipment preferred.
• Responsible for performing all assignments as delegated by the Supervisor.
• Must have safe work practices and regular, predictable attendance.
• Ability to safely operate plant mobile equipment and plant services heavy equipment.
• Report any unsafe condition or defective equipment to your supervisor immediately.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions from plant supervision and efficiently perform assigned tasks.
• Maintain a set of personal tools as required by the maintenance department.
• Able to perform essential physical requirements, including lifting items up to 49 lbs., working in extreme temperatures, and negotiating uneven terrain, ramps, steps, and ladders.
• Demonstrate knowledge of when, where, and how to use standard and specialized personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Demonstrate knowledge of all department emergency procedures and location/use of emergency equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to protect self and co-workers from potential safety hazards.
• Demonstrate ability to cooperate with other workers in safety, quality, and production/maintenance.
• Understand the importance of completing assigned tasks and their relationship to other requirements.
• Complete the mechanical skills assessment.

Skills

• Mechanical/Technical Understanding – Mechanical Fundamentals: mechanics, lubrication, understanding maintenance documents, fuel systems, cooling systems, vehicle electrical systems, pumps, welding/cutting (stick, MIG, TIG, and torch), piping systems.
• Mechanical Power Transmission: basic mechanics, bearings.
• Hydraulic Power Transmission: basic hydraulics, hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Basic Pneumatics: pneumatic principles, reciprocating compressors, rotary compressors, piping, hoses and fittings, directional control valves, pressure control valves, pneumatic cylinders, pneumatic motors.

Schedule

Normal working schedule is 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, but can be adjusted to include nights and weekends. Overtime may be required based on plant and departmental needs. Operating schedule is subject to change based on business levels.

Benefits

• Two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage (employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost; coverage begins on the first day of employment).
• 401(k) Investment Plan with company match.
• Pension plan.
• Additional optional programs such as life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, and pet insurance.
• Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.