This position is located in Fosston, MN. The Mechanical Maintenance Technician performs intermediate skilled trades work such as corrective and preventive maintenance on facility mechanical equipment, including boilers, incinerators, and pumps; related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
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Repairs facility mechanical equipment, including performing welding, fabricating, and pipe fitting duties on all facility boiler turbines, incinerators, pumps, and mechanical equipment.
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Performs required preventive maintenance on facility mechanical equipment by inspecting, monitoring, and cleaning equipment, and replacing parts or recommending repairs to Supervisor.
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Maintains required reports and forms, documenting and recording repairs and maintenance activities performed on facilities or equipment.
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Assists Supervisor in monitoring inventory and ordering new parts and supplies.
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Operates various facility process equipment, including incinerators, fans, hydraulic systems, pumps, ash conveyors and condensers.
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Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
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Relief work for Loader Operator.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge Required:
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Knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment.
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Knowledge of engineering drawings and schematic diagrams.
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Knowledge of welding, cutting and fabrication principles.
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Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
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Knowledge of the use of tools in the repair of mechanical equipment.
Skills & Abilities Required:
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Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
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Skill in mechanical abilities, including welding, fabrication, and pipefitting.
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Skill in diagnosis and repair of mechanical equipment.
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Skill and understanding in using power and hand tools.
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Skill in operating various facility equipment.
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Skill in communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED and moderate experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and speaking or hearing, frequently requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) and exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Special Requirements
Two (2) year technical certificate or technical training in mechanical maintenance
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Stationary Engineer 1st Class A License
- Includes progressive licensing prior to attaining 1st Class A license.
- Must be able to attain 1st Class A licensure within 54 months.
- Waste Combustion Operations Certificate Valid driver's license
Valid driver's license
