Machinist Mechanic

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Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. It also provides coordinated long-range water resources and supply planning, and air and water quality monitoring to meet future needs. MCES treatment plants consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. MCES received a Governor’s Award as a Great Place to Work.

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The Machinist Mechanic performs skilled mechanical maintenance and repair work in the water resource recovery and collection system facilities; sets up and operates a variety of machine tools used in fabricating repair parts and fittings; and performs related work as required.

• Performs complete installation of mechanical equipment including setting, grouting, connecting, aligning, and testing per the manufacturer's specifications.
• Performs precision alignment and balancing of rotating equipment (pumps, fans, compressors, blowers, etc.).
• Fabricates parts and assembles for installation, including necessary soldering, brazing, and welding of component parts.
• Performs precision machining, including turning, grinding, milling, etc., using standard machine shop equipment.
• Identifies and implements design modifications to mechanical equipment to improve performance, reliability and efficiency.
• Performs equipment rigging, lifting, and setting.
• Operates equipment including forklifts, aerial platform lifts, hoists, cranes, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Completion of a four-year State Indentured Machinist Apprenticeship program AND two years of journey-level machinist experience.

A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Candidates must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within six months of hire if not already obtained.

• Journey-level machinist experience in a water resource recovery facility/collection system or a heavy industrial environment, preferably five or more years.
• Experience working with complex wastewater collection and conveyance systems serving a metropolitan area.
• Carry a Class A CDL.
• Experience operating boom trucks, including lifting, rigging, and material handling.
• Experience promoting a positive, respectful, and inclusive work environment that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and supports equitable treatment of all employees.

• Knowledge of the methods, practices, procedures and tools used in completing major repairs, maintenance, and overhaul of mechanical equipment and component systems in water resource recovery and collection facilities such as pumps, valves, and pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of the proper use of general mechanical repair and metal working tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures including Lock Out/Tag Out.
• Skill in using the standard hand and power tools and measuring devices of the trade.
• Skill in keeping accurate maintenance records and making sketches and layouts.
• Skill is reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to perform basic tasks such as complete electronic time sheets, process work orders, complete on-line safety training, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating…