Rotating Equipment Mechanic

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About the role

The St. Paul Park Refinery has a full-time opening for a Rotating Equipment Mechanic. This position maintains the refinery’s critical pumps, compressors, blowers, and other rotating equipment, along with additional duties and projects as assigned. Pump mechanic and millwright training will be provided as needed based on candidate skill level. The company does not train on inside machinist skills.

Candidates will be required to pass a competency test, which includes a written test and a machinist skills demonstration.

• Written Test: Assesses knowledge and skills with power tools, rigging, scaffolding, lubrication, mechanical seals, gaskets, metallurgy, tubing and fitting, pipe threading, torches, fasteners, presses, cutting tools, and hand tools.
• Machinist Skills Demonstration: Consists of manually machining a pump shaft that has an external thread, keyway, and two micrometer dimensions the candidate must machine.

Schedule

This position works Monday – Thursday, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. Off-hour overtime may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• 3+ years’ experience in the last 5 years as a manual machinist
• Experience operating a manual lathe and Bridgeport Milling machine
• General computer skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Mechanical and civil aptitude
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb more than 75 feet
• Ability to work in confined spaces, wear SCBAs, and use hand tools and precision measuring devices
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) is required

Qualifications (Desired)

• Experience working in a refinery setting
• Rotating pump mechanic skills
• Experience with basic plate welding
• Machinist Certification is preferred

Pay

This role has a starting entry rate of $50.29 per hour. The maximum rate for the position is $53.84 per hour with demonstrated qualification/proficiency after being hired. Annual increases are scheduled.

Benefits

Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k matching program
• Company-paid pension plan
• Paid parental leave
• Educational reimbursement
• Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program

Detailed benefit information is available at mympcbenefits.com.

Location

St. Paul Park, Minnesota