Industrial Mechanic

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Pension

Six Flex Days

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Overtime Pay

Parental Leave

Footwear Allowance

Education Assistance

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

USG is a leading manufacturer of building products with a Cloquet, MN plant and a long history of serving North American markets. The Industrial Mechanic role focuses on safe, reliable operation of motors, conveyors and production equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Qualified candidates will perform inspections, calibrations and repairs, and may participate in plant safety initiatives and training.

Qualifications

• Industrial mechanic experience or Millwright training required.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and schematics.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety procedures and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulic systems, conveyors and production machines.
• Identify and locate mechanical problems using visual inspection and precision instruments.
• Disassemble and replace defective parts using hoists, cranes and hand/power tools.
• Measure and verify component dimensions with calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.
• Adjust components to specification and document maintenance actions.
• Participate in safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Mechanical fundamentals

Safety compliance

Blueprint reading

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Education

Millwright or maintenance degree

Tools

Laser alignment tools

Stethoscope

Tachometer

Infrared camera

Ultrasound

Vibration analysis tools

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.

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.
• 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.

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.

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: Maintenance

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

CORE VALUES

• Safety - Safety is the most important part of any job we do, in our plants and mines, and in our offices. At USG, no job is so urgent that it cannot be done safely.
• Quality - Everything we make, and everything we do, must be as good as it can be. Quality means that our products are not just well-made but consistently well-made. They must perform as promised every single time.
• Service - We have a commitment to our customers. We care about them, listen to them and work to anticipate their needs and solve their problems. Customer satisfaction is a priority for everyone in the organization.
• Efficiency - Efficient, low-cost production and delivery ensure a healthy bottom line. We have the most modern and most efficient production operations in this industry.
• Innovation - USG is responsible for a long list of innovations in the building materials industry. Through innovation, we will continue to find the better way to find solutions.
• Integrity - Integrity underlies all we do. We believe it is vital that the people who deal with us trust us, whether they are customers, suppliers, investors, co-workers, or our neighbors in the communities in which we operate.
• Diversity - We operate in rich and colorful circles. The people who make up USG’s worldwide team come from every imaginable background. Our global reach extends to locations across the world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally rich workforce, we’re proud of the diversity initiatives we’ve implemented to raise the quality of our work environment and employee well-being. It’s a way of life that directly affects the success of our company.

EOE including disability/veteran