Mechanical Technician

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Tech Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Job Summary:
Work as a Mechanical Technician on a team assembling reverse osmosis equipment. Mechanical Technicians lay out, fabricate, and assemble PVC and metal piping spools, install sensors and devices, and ensure EHS and quality standards are met. This position works under the direction of the Mechanical Technician Lead and assigned Production Supervisor.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follow all EHS rules and produce quality work
• Assist with other departments as needed
• Work with and coordinate activities with other job classifications
• Follow safe work practices and all environmental, health & safety policies and procedures
• Read and understand shop orders and bills of materials
• Assemble RO equipment from drawings as a member of a team

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Work as a member of a team and independently
• Desire to advance to higher-level mechanical technician roles
• Basic mathematics skills
• Ability to operate power tools such as drills, grinders, and saws
• Ability to assemble conduit and electrical panels and equipment per applicable quality and EHS standards
• Ability to work from engineered electrical drawings and schematics and understand engineering and quality specifications
• Ability to participate as a key member of an assembly team

Education & Experience:

Required

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1+ years of experience working in mechanical trades such as auto repair, HVAC, plumbing, etc.

Preferred

• Trade school certificate in a mechanical trade
• Experience in a factory or industrial setting, preferably assembly operations

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform work with appropriate PPE for work (safety-toed shoes, safety glasses, bump cap/hard hat, etc.)
• Must be able to operate power tools such as drills, grinders, and saws
• Some unassisted lifting of up to 50 lbs. is required – nearly all heavy parts movement is assisted with cranes/hoists and pallet jacks
• Majority of the day will be spent standing with some bending and fine motor work appropriate for work in a fabrication shop
• Some sitting and computer work is required

Additional Information

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for comprehensive leadership development, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection while leading a talented team.

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, and because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Hours: First Shift Monday through Friday 5:45am to 2:15pm

Compensation: The hourly rate of $27.00 is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles.

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1! 
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off 
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Plan with company matching!
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g., H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.