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 Technology 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.

MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN ll

Our Water Technologies Division is currently searching for a Mechanical Technician II at our Minnetonka, MN plant. The Minnetonka plant is easily accessible, clean and a climate-controlled facility!

The Mechanical Technicians will be responsible for meeting daily production needs regarding the manufacture of industrial water systems according to quality systems and specifications.  This role will be key in supporting business needs regarding; EHS, quality, on time shipment, and productivity.

Essential Responsibilities: 

These duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive and will be supplemented as necessary. 

• Fabricate, position, and install sub-components into various pieces of equipment as per appropriate drawings.

• Safe use of hoist and cranes

• Operates basic hand tools and various air and/or electric hand tools/equipment while performing the assigned responsibilities in a safe manner 

• Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, and schematics and must be able to layout and assemble machines/components based on drawings and detailed verbal instructions

• Reads and understands production orders and bill of material (BOM's)

• Ensure use of appropriate PPE and adhere to safety protocols for assembly and plastic pipe fabrication.

• Maintains a clean work area supported by 5S initiatives

• Complete all training required by Suez 

• Follow Safe Work Practices and all environmental, health and safety rules

• Perform self-inspection to verify that all components are installed and match applicable drawings and sign QA documentation.

• Performs any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor, Facilitator, or Lead

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/fabrication, Equipment Maintenance or Service, or Qualified Mechanic role

• Ability to wear required PPE 

• Experience with cranes and hoists

• Experience in the fabrication of equipment using tools, blueprints/schematics, and bills of material

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Ability to assemble piping & equipment to assembly and process drawings.

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude: must be proficient in understanding basic pipe, and skid layout and assembly, use of hand and power tools

• Demonstrated high-quality work, initiative, and the ability to work unsupervised at times.

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, assist with training peers/contractors

• Good problem-solving skills and good oral and written communication skills.

• Experience in PVC pipe gluing

• Preference will be given to previous experience in manufacturing of large water treatment equipment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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