Maintenance Mechanic – Board Shop

Usg; Mediapolis (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mechanic in the Board Shop, where your mechanical expertise will shine. This role involves maintaining heavy equipment and ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will be part of a dedicated team, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives while enjoying a range of benefits including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and generous paid time off. With a focus on safety, quality, and productivity, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment. If you are adaptable and ready to take on new challenges, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance Options

Vision and Dental Coverage

401(k) Investment Plan with Company Match

Pension Plan

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Legal Insurance

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background with ability to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Experience in welding and heavy equipment service work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety rules and maintain tools.
• Work collaboratively in a team to achieve maintenance goals.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Heavy Equipment Repair

Tool Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Cranes/Hoists

Rigging Equipment

Welders

Job description

Job Title: Mechanic – Board Shop

Role & Responsibilities:

1. Compliance with all safety and housekeeping rules.
2. Become familiar with plant work order system.
3. Proficiency in using hand and power tools, cranes/hoist, rigging equipment, welders, fall restraint, etc.
4. Work as part of a team, communicating and cooperating to achieve the required results.
5. Expected to take an active role in all plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
6. Adaptable to scheduling requirements including shift work, assignment of overtime, working weekends, etc. where applicable.

Qualifications & Requirements:

1. A strong mechanical background is preferred.
2. Ability to diagnose and repair bearings, reducers, and other equipment.
3. Welding and fabrication experience.
4. Experience in performing service work on heavy equipment up to but not limited to loaders, dozers, backhoes, dump trucks, and lifts of any configuration.
5. Willingness to work the assigned schedule.
6. Consistently demonstrate an understanding of all plant & departmental safety rules, standards, and programs.
7. Meet the essential physical requirements of the position. Negotiate steps and ladders.
8. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
9. Ability to understand verbal and written instructions from plant supervision and efficiently and effectively perform assigned tasks.
10. Responsible for maintaining a set of personal tools as specified in the operator rate program.

Additional Information:

Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm

Department: Board 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.

EOE including disability/veteran