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Messersmith Manufacturing Inc. is a strong leader in the biomass boiler system industry. Based out of our facility in Bark River, MI, we design, manufacture, and install biomass boiler systems to serve customers in the education, healthcare, government and industrial sectors. We offer a competitive wage with benefits package including health insurance, company match retirement program, paid vacation and holidays.
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Service Technician
Northfield, Vermont
Job Description
- Installation and service of wood chip boiler systems (hot water and steam) including fuel handling equipment (augers, belt conveyors, etc.)
- Travel to sites of boiler facilities to provide routine and emergency service
- Troubleshoot and make repairs on combustion systems, motors, gearboxes, control panels, wiring, pumps, valves, emissions control devices, and related boiler room equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair Electrostatic Precipitators
- Prepare and maintain records on each customer’s facility and needs
- Assist in writing technical service manuals
- Cooperate and work with customers, inspectors and suppliers as required
- Startup and commissioning of new boiler systems
- Combustion analysis, tuning, cleaning and maintenance of existing boiler systems including EPA paperwork
- Train project staff on operation and repair of equipment
- Supervise MMI service and install crews
- Supply required documentation as needed
- Participate in approved job training and professional development courses
- Work will be conducted at our main facility in Bark River, MI as needed
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Knowledge of heating systems, boilers and related power equipment, conveying equipment, electrical controls, boiler codes and safety standards
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Welding and fabrication experience
- Good problem solving and communication skills
- Ability to work on multiple projects at a time
- Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
- Self-motivated and dedicated to meeting expectations of internal and external customers
- Flexible schedule to meet customer demands
- Must be able to work in public schools and government facilities
This position reports to the Service Manager.
CAD Designer
Bark River, Michigan
Job Description
- Design and 3D modeling of solid fuel combustion systems
- Lead project design reviews internally and with outside vendors and customers
- Designate material specifications, part numbers and technical system requirements
- Calculate dimensions and specify tolerances on drawings
- Program CNC plasma burn table
- Identify areas for process or design improvement
- Work with manufacturing to improve drawing layouts and manufacturability of components
Qualifications
- Proficient with Solidworks or similar 3D CAD software
- Experience in mechanical component and system design
- Design or Engineering degree preferred but not required
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Ability to work on multiple projects at a time
- Self-motivated and dedicated to meeting expectations of internal and external customers
Painter / Assembler
Bark River, Michigan
Job Description
- Clean, buff & prep fabricated parts in preparation for paint
- Apply primer and paint to manufactured industrial parts using a sprayed on primer & industrial paint coating
- Final assembly of both manufactured and purchased parts and equipment
- Properly tag and wrap finished products in preparation for shipping
- Load transport carriers with finished products
- Assist fabricators with welding and fabricating components and parts as needed
- Assist fabricators with machining shafts and components as needed
- Assist fabricators with cutting steel as needed
- Operation of forklifts, scissor lifts, overhead cranes and other heavy machinery
- Operate equipment safely, wear personal protective equipment, and use safe work habits
- Cooperate and communicate with co-workers and supervisors
- Occasional travel to customer locations as needed for installations and similar work
- Other duties as assigned
- Prior painting experience is required
Welder/Fabricator/Assembler
Bark River, Michigan
Pay will be dependent on experience
Job Description
- Fabrication, assembly and installation of wood chip boiler systems (hot water and steam) including fuel handling equipment (augers, belt conveyors, etc.)
- Welding components in flat, vertical or overhead positions
- Reading and following blueprints for equipment to be built
- Shearing, bending, cutting and forming steel
- Sanding, grinding, and cleaning welds
- Machining (mill and lathe) and drilling of components
- Casting and pounding refractory
- Cutting, soldering and threading pipe
- Operation of forklifts, scissor lifts, overhead cranes and other heavy machinery
- Travel to customer locations for installations and similar work
- Other duties as assigned
Prior welding experience is required. Pay will be dependent on experience.