Quad Lomira is hiring a Full-Time Building Maintenance Mechanic. This role is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining the boiler and solvent recovery systems to keep them in safe operating condition at all times. This includes boilers and their support equipment, solvent recovery from press to the adsorbers, water treatment equipment (boilers and cooling towers), chillers, pumps, air compressors, low pressure air blowers, vacuum pumps, and the fire suppression system.
The new hire will perform skilled mechanical maintenance work for a variety of systems with the primary responsibility being for boiler and solvent recovery systems. To contribute to the overall success of the department the operator will need to perform the following duties as well as others that are deemed necessary to maintain the operation. The position requires the operator to be able to perform the job responsibilities safety, efficiently, in accordance with DNR and EPA guidelines and regulations, and with minimal supervision.
- Boiler operation: Operate, adjust, shutdown and start-up equipment without supervision.
- Perform water testing and chemical treatment for boilers and cooling towers.
- Repair pumps & piping, repack valves and replace seals.
- Keep equipment logs up to date.
- Operate, maintain and control plant HPA, LPA and vacuum equipment.
- Operate, maintain and control solvent recovery systems.
- Generate reports for the EPA.
- Operate and control the chilled water for plant chiller operation.
- Monitor the fire protection system for the facility.
- Perform daily inspections and maintenance of equipment.
Qualifications:
Education
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of a maintenance program through a technical school is desirable.
- State license or certification desirable, but not currently required for systems in operation.
Experience
- Minimum of 4 years of training to be a Boiler / Solvent Recovery Operator
- Operation of equipment in boiler room including boilers, de-aerators, pumps, water softeners, reverse osmosis units, water treatment equipment, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, LPA blowers, and vacuum pumps
- Operation of equipment in solvent recovery including absorbers, condensers, decanters, exhaust analyzers, fans, cooling towers, water and solvent pumps
Required Skills
- Must be able to contribute to team efforts.
- Must be able to complete a variety of duties, on schedule, while maintaining employer's standards of safety and cleanliness
- Must demonstrate good oral, written, reading, and computer skills for effective communication and record keeping.
- Must have basic welding, soldering and fabrication skills.
Preferred Skills
- Should have the ability to effectively troubleshoot and problem solve.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, and climb ladders up to heights of 20 feet.
- Must be able to lift, from a standing position, carry, and transport up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Must have physical endurance and mobility for prolonged standing, walking, bending and stooping.
- Must be able to work three 12-hour shifts, days or nights, and holidays, and be able to rotate schedules.
Must be able to work in confined spaces and from lifts or elevated platforms.