Industrial Mechanic

USG; Cloquet (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

USG is seeking an Industrial Mechanic at its Cloquet plant in Minnesota. This role focuses on maintaining and repairing motors, conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and production machinery, with heavy emphasis on safety and RPM-based processes.

Candidates should have millwright training or related maintenance experience, strong reading of diagrams and manuals, and the ability to use power/tools and precise measuring devices. Shift work and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have maintenance background with mechanical knowledge.
• Experience reading diagrams, manuals, and specs is required.
• Ability to operate hand/power tools and precision measuring devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, conveyors, and production machines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions and repair equipment.
• Use measuring tools to inspect parts and adjust components.
• Follow safety rules and RPM maintenance processes.
• Assist with tool handling, lifting, and fabrication tasks as needed.

Skills

Maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Education

Millwright training or maintenance degree

Tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Welding equipment

Job description

About USG

USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. Headquartered in Chicago, we serve construction markets around the world with award-winning ceiling, wall, flooring, sheathing and roofing products that enable our customers to build outstanding spaces where people live, work and play. Our network of plants, mines, quarries, and other facilities includes 49 manufacturing locations and 7,000 employees across North America.

About USG

USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. Headquartered in Chicago, we serve construction markets around the world with award-winning ceiling, wall, flooring, sheathing and roofing products that enable our customers to build outstanding spaces where people live, work and play. Our network of plants, mines, quarries, and other facilities includes 49 manufacturing locations and 7,000 employees across North America.
At the Cloquet plant, we are USG’s largest ceiling tile production facility with over 19 acres of manufacturing space and over 350 employees. The plant has been in Cloquet’s West End operating for over 100 years. We are proud to be an integral part of our community.
We are focused on continuing to be a community and industry leader for generations to come. You will work on key initiatives and build strong relationships across the company that will position USG for this growth into the future.
USG offers work-life balance, promotion from within, exceptional benefits, and incredible long-term career opportunities. Each year, we have hundreds of employees who celebrate milestone anniversaries with us. Be part of the team. It’s your world. Build it.

Benefits Available

• 401(k) Matching
• Pension
• Up to Six Flex Days each year
• Earned Vacation
• Vacation Buy
• Nine Paid Holidays
• $3.00 shift differential for night shifts
• Six Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Footwear Allowance
• Education Assistance Program
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Provided Short-Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts

Job Title: Industrial Mechanic

Salary Range: $29.63/hour with potential to earn up to $39.75/hour

Role & Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, and production machines. Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments such as laser alignment tools, stethoscope, tachometer, infrared camera, ultrasound, and vibration analysis tools.
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices, using hoists, cranes, and hand/power tools.
• Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straight edges.
• Conform to the plant’s reliability performance model (RPM), maintenance activities and requirements.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
• To be considered for promotion:
• Perform shop tasks including using power/hand tools, rigging and overhead lifting, complex measuring, blueprint comprehension, layout and fabrication, electric arc welding, basic mechanic skills, oxy-acetylene torch-cutting, propylene torch-heating, special maintenance problem solving, operate mobile equipment- forklift.
• Mechanical / Technical understanding – Mechanical Fundamentals: mechanics, lubrication, understanding maintenance documents, pumps, piping systems, welding/cutting (stick, mig, tig and torch). 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, and pneumatic motors.
• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Expected to take an active role in all plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
• Responsible for performing all assignments as delegated by the Mechanical Supervisors.
• Must be willing to work shift work, which includes overnights and weekends, as necessary for production schedule or plant priorities.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed during breakdowns/emergencies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Millwright or other maintenance related degree and/or experience as an industrial mechanic is preferred.
• Safety and housekeeping are the first considerations in all activities. Employees must consistently demonstrate an understanding of all plant and departmental safety rules, standards, and programs.
• Must have safe work practices.
• Must have regular and predictable attendance.
• Must be able to safely operate plant mobile equipment.
• Must complete and pass the mechanical skills assessment.
• Have ability to understand verbal and written instructions from plant supervision and efficiently and effectively perform assigned tasks.
• Responsible for maintaining a set of personal tools as required by the maintenance department.
• Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements necessary for this job area, which may include lifting items 49lbs or less, working in extreme temperatures, working at heights, working in confined spaces, 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 ability to protect himself/herself and co-workers from potential safety hazards.
• Demonstrate ability to cooperate with other workers in the areas of safety, quality, and production/maintenance and understand importance of completing assigned tasks and their relationship to other requirements.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Day shift 8 hour or 10 hour work schedules and when needed 12-hour rotating shifts, 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am, all schedules can include overnights and weekends as needed.
• Department: