Maintenance Mechanic

Usg; River Rouge (MI); On-site; USD 86,535,000 - 113,184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus potential

Job summary

USG is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for a Monday–Friday 6:45 AM to 3:00 PM shift, with overtime and weekend rotation as needed. Starting hourly pay is $30.20–$39.50 per hour.

You will perform preventive maintenance on motors, conveyors, pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, assist with troubleshooting, use measuring tools and basic shop equipment, and support plant safety and continuous improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Safety and housekeeping are the first consideration in all activities.
• Maintenance experience with industrial fabrication is strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of rotary valves and dust collector systems.
• Understanding of basics of rigging principles and equipment.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Ability to safely operate plant golf carts, forklifts and vehicles.
• Must complete the mechanical skills assessment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, conveyors, and production machines; troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Locate sources of problems by observing devices, listening for issues, and using measuring instruments and testing tools.
• Determine changes in dimensional requirements by inspecting parts with tape measures and calipers.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools, cranes/hoist, rigging equipment, welders, fall restraint, etc.
• Provide maintenance information by answering questions and documenting actions and needs.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending workshops and reviewing publications.
• Take an active role in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Safety awareness

Hand tools

Power tools

Cranes/hoist

Rigging

Welding (stick/mig/tig)

Fall protection

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Tools

Drill press

Stationary band saw

Calipers/Micrometers

Laser alignment tools

Stethoscope

Tachometer

Infrared camera

Vibration analysis tools

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic:

Shift/Schedule, Mon-Fri 6:45AM – 3:00PM. Will need to work Sat/Sun on rotation/as needed, overtime as needed, and call-in for 2nd/3rd shift on rotation.

Starting hourly payrate $30.20 - 39.5 per hour

Role & Responsibilities:

• Maintain 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; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting 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.
• Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools, cranes/hoist, rigging equipment, welders, fall restraint, etc.
• Provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions, requests and completing feedback documentation and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• 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.
• 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 pneumatic: Pneumatic Principles, Reciprocating Compressors, Rotary Compressors, Primary Air Treatment, Sec

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Safety and housekeeping are the first consideration in all activities. The employee must consistently demonstrate an understanding of all plant & departmental safety rules, standards, and programs.
• Responsible for performing all assignments as delegated by the Mechanical Supervisors. Previous maintenance experience and industrial fabrication strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of rotary valves and dust collector systems
• Understanding of basic rigging principles and equipment
• Must have regular and predictable attendance.
• Expected to gain working knowledge of the Reliability Maintenance Program.
• Must have ability to safely operate plant golf carts, forklifts, and plant vehicles.
• Have ability to understand verbal and written instructions from plant supervision and efficiently and effectively perform assigned tasks.
• Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements necessary for this job area. Ability to negotiate uneven terrain, ramps, steps and ladders.
• Experience with the use of basic shop equipment (i.e. drill press, stationary band saw, pedestal grinder, etc.)
• Expected to gain working knowledge of the plant’s confined space program & procedures.
• Must complete the mechanical skills assessment.
• Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
• 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.

EOE including disability/veteran