Industrial Maintenance Technician

Northern Iron and Machine in Saint Paul MN is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic for 2nd shift, and 3rd shift.   

Do you enjoy troubleshooting and ensuring machine reliability? 
Are you a reliable employee looking for an exciting career in a growing organization as a Maintenance Technician? 

What’s in it for you? 

• Steady Work 
• Career in a high demand trade 
• Competitive pay 
• On the job training 
• Holiday Pay
• PTO and Vacation
• Cohesive work / family balance 

What are the hours and pay? 

• 2nd shift   2:00 PM – 10:30 PM Monday – Friday (plus overtime as needed) 
• 3rd Shift    10:00PM - 6:30AM Monday – Friday (plus overtime as needed) 
• Starting Pay rate at $24.00 per hour and up to $35+ per hour depending on experience

What is the job? 

• You will be completing preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment within the Foundry. 
• You will troubleshoot problems as they arise throughout the workday and complete long-term projects throughout the organization. 
• You will maintain and repair existing electrical infrastructure using drawings and blueprints. 
• You will participate in continuous improvement activities. 
• Operate in response to requests from the Facilities Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor and set priorities as required to maximize equipment runtime. 
• In this position, you will troubleshoot and ensure machine uptime on overhead cranes, sand mixers, conveyors and other foundry equipment. 
• You will Observe mechanical operations of equipment to detect deficiencies in operation.
• You will Inspect and test damaged machine parts.
• You will work with supervisors, production and other staff to determine a plan for repair and maintenance of equipment and facilities. . .
• You will Install, replace, or adjust machine components using manufacturer specifications and follow established mechanical practices.
• You will rig equipment to disassemble and assemble equipment using cranes and hoists and other rigging equipment, using safe methods and practices.
• You will follow written and verbal instructions provided for the repair and maintenance of equipment.
• You will complete documentation associated with the repair or preventative maintenance. 

What do you bring to the job? 

• A high school diploma and technical certificate are preferred 
• Minimum of three years of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and overall machine troubleshooting experience. 
• You must be able to work well and communicate with all functional departments within the company and outside vendors/contractors. 
• You must have strong understanding of preventative maintenance procedures and associated documentation. 
• You must have mechanical knowledge of machines and tools and their basic functions and operations
• You must be able to read prints for pneumatic and hydraulic equipment
• You must have the understand of math required to make repairs, fabricate and maintain equipment
• You must be able to work as a team player with limited direction and guidance and have a well-developed sense of urgency. 
• We are looking for Maintenance Technicians with High Voltage Electrical experience as well 

Why should you choose NIM? 

• Free training to upgrade your skills, including a tuition reimbursement program 
• Medical, dental, vision within the first 60 days (first of the month following 30 days) 
• Company paid disability & life insurance 
• 401k (with match) 
• Direct deposit 
• Fixed weekly schedule 
• Uniforms paid for by company 
• Boot reimbursement 
• Prescription safety glass reimbursement 
• Plenty of growth opportunities 
• You’ll be part of a family culture where your contributions are noticed and recognized 

• Candidates will have to pass physical assessment and have a clear drug screen

Are you Interested? 

Apply with us. 

No agency calls or emails please.