Skilled Machinist & Equipment Fabrication Expert

West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Grand Rapids seeks a skilled machinist to fabricate, repair, and modify specialty equipment. The role supports water field operations, sewer repair, and water service staff, and includes maintaining City facilities year-round.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least three years in maintenance/repair of equipment using metalworking tools. Licenses may be required for certain tasks and responsibilities include coordinating with contractors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years of maintenance/repair experience with metalworking equipment.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience.

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 inventory of equipment supplies and materials.
• Performs preventative maintenance on 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 generator maintenance.
• Shuttles equipment and fuel to jobsites; trains field staff on hydrant boiler operation.

Skills

Machinist work

Welding

HVAC maintenance

Carpentry

Equipment testing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Metal lathe

Milling machine

Welding equipment

Drill press

Grinder

Job description

City of Grand Rapids seeks a skilled machinist to fabricate, repair, and modify specialty equipment. The role supports water field operations, sewer repair, and water service staff, and includes maintaining City facilities year-round.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least three years in maintenance/repair of equipment using metalworking tools. Licenses may be required for certain tasks and responsibilities include coordinating with contractors.