Maintenance Mechanic

Work Location: Great Falls, MT

Pay range: $47.18 per hour per IBEW CBA ($49.07 effective May 1, 2023)

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

The maintenance mechanic will be responsible for having general knowledge and familiarity with mechanic's tools, machine tools, fabricating, rotating equipment alignment techniques, safe crane and rigging practices, welding techniques, and troubleshooting mechanical problems as required. Compliance with safety standards and knowledge and experience of safe work practices is required.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ 1,500 amazing people and serve 753,600 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

• 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
• Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
• Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid training opportunities
• Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

About this job:

• Perform preventative maintenance or direct repair on a variety of industrial equipment
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of drills, grinders, hand tools, indicators, gauges, sanders, MIG welding techniques, torches, jacks, hoists, fans, and all other tools and safety equipment needed to perform the job
• Fabricate tools and parts as needed
• Perform all work as requested by supervisor
• Interpret blueprints or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances
• Fabricate obsolete parts from existing parts or sketches
• Design, develop and construct intricate jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies from general instructions
• Recognize design errors and make necessary changes to improve functionality
• Cut and weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions
• Read one-line diagrams, hydraulic schematics, and mechanical drawings
• Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, and work orders
• Lay out, position, align, and secure raw materials to be cut, beveled, shaped, or ground
• Prepare all material surfaces to be welded
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts
• Demonstrate safe crane and rigging practices
• Perform turbine/generator overhauls, equipment installation, and troubleshoot problems
• Lift up to 35 pounds frequently and a maximum of 70 pounds occasionally
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certificate of training as a millwright or completion of a millwright's apprenticeship preferred
• Certificates of training in welding and/or metals fabrication preferred
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record; commercial driver's license preferred
• Must pass physical test to access all areas of the hydro plants, including climbing ladders, confined and cramped wet slippery quarters and traveling rough terrain
• Knowledge of hydro plant systems is desirable

Requisition #3964

Posting Dates: March 10, 2023 through March 24, 2023

Department/Division: Energy Supply - Hydro

Employment Physical: Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

Telecommuting: None

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com.