Machinist

Our Community's Children; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision starting day 1

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

The City of Grand Rapids seeks a skilled machinist to fabricate, modify, and repair equipment used by water and field operations. You will design, repair, and maintain shop and field equipment, while supporting building maintenance and on-site contractor work. A CDL, boiler license, and welding cert are required.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of hands-on maintenance experience, with equivalent combinations considered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent, required.
• At least three years of maintenance/repair experience with shop equipment.
• Equivalent combination of training, education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, repair equipment using lathes, mills, welders and presses.
• Write specifications for special equipment and manage inventory.
• Perform preventative maintenance on shop and field equipment.
• Troubleshoot plumbing, HVAC and building systems; perform carpentry.
• Assist contractors on site with HVAC, boiler, electrical and generator work.
• Maintain hydrant boilers used to thaw hydrants; service equipment.
• Shuttle equipment and fuel to job sites; train staff on hydrant boiler operation.
• Report and track facility repairs and contractor maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

3+ years maintenance/repair experience

Tools

Metal lathe

Mills

Forges

Welding equipment

Drill presses

Sanders

Grinders

Job description

Nature of Work The purpose of this job is to perform skilled machinist work fabricating, modifying and repairing specialty equipment. Provides support to water field ops, sewer repair, and Water service worker staff. Maintains 1900 Oak industrial drive building (not cleaning) inside and out year round.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Designs, fabricates and repairs equipment using metal lathes, mills, forges, welders, drill presses, sanders and grinders
• Writes specifications for special equipment orders and maintains adequate inventory of equipment supplies and materials
• Performs preventative maintenance on both shop and field equipment. Builds and repairs tools
• Troubleshoots and maintains minor repairs on plumbing and HVAC; performs building maintenance and carpentry work
• Assists outside contractors on site with overhead door repairs, HVAC and boiler repairs, elevator maintenance, fire protection system maintenance, electrical and emergency generator maintenance
• Services portable Hydrant boilers used to thaw frozen hydrants
• Mows, fertilizes, waters trims shrubs, removes weeds and runs snow plow in the winter on City owned property
• Makes minor repairs to all equipment, fabrication of truck and equipment accessories, hydraulic hose and air hose repair
• Reports and track maintenance on facility repairs; tracks annual maintenance performed by contractors
• Shuttles equipment and fuel to jobsites
• Trains field staff on hydrant boiler operation to obtain required license
• Performs related work as required

Minimum Training And Experience

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent)

--AND--

• At least three (3) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of equipment, tools, and devices using metal lathes, welding equipment, and like equipment

--OR--

• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Boiler Engineer license
• Commercial Driver’s license (CDL)
• Welding certification

We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
• 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
• Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
• Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid parking (if applicable)
• Employee Home Ownership Incentive
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
• Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
• Employee Discounts and Perks

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Leaves and Accommodations Analyst, Amanda Kaulback. Email [e-mail] or [e-mail] or by phone at [phone].

The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Please Note

This position is subject to the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement and all relevant civil service rules.