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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job SummaryTo install, remove and repair machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints and specifications using hoists, lifts and hand and power tools; move machinery and  equipment; and to adjust, align and assemble machinery and equipment, using squares, rules, levels and micrometers.Assemble, install, disassemble and repair machinery and mechanical equipment, such as refrigeration equipment, cooling towers, air handling and exhaust systems, including component equipment and fixtures, carillon and clock mechanisms, special scientific equipment, presses, computer consoles, milling machines, vehicle washers, conveyors, gate and door opening mechanisms and hydraulic dock and electric lifts.Dismantle large mechanical units to gain access and remove defective parts using hoists, jacks, dollies, rollers, scaffolding, chainfalls or other rigging.Replace or repair defective devices including fume hoods, gear boxes, motors, conveyors, subassemblies, automatic and manual controls, gauges, valves, fans, and component parts such as gears, bearings, shafts, belts, pulleys, cables and chains.Inspect the condition of parts and determine dimensional requirements, using rulers, calipers, and other measuring instruments, including the use of micro-measurement tools in the fabrication, fitting and assembly of close tolerance parts.Adjust, align and reset functional devices and component parts and start mechanical equipment.Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.Prepare sketches and specifications of components to be fabricated.Fabricate, assemble, install, repair and modify structures, such as ducts, machine guards, brackets, roof gutters, tanks, fan and filter housings and garage and overhead doors.Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, millers, shapers, planers, drill presses, grinders, saws, routers and other hand, power and specialty tools such as hydraulic bearing pullers and run-out gauges.Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day 2:1 Match on retirement savingsResponsibilities*Assemble, install, repair, replace, level and modify prefabricated environmental paint and sound proof booths, office workstations, work surfaces, display cases, and scientific tables and platforms.Determine the cause of machinery breakdowns and disorders utilizing pressure and temperature gauges or other diagnostic devices and determine repair needs.Inspect, clean and adjust coils, valves, pumps, bearings, drive mechanisms, motor brushes and armatures, thermostats, dampers, controllers, heat exchangers and other related components of mechanical equipment and systems.Repair and replace mechanical and electrical devices, partitions and equipment.Fabricate, repair and replace metal window arms, sash springs, weights, actuators, screens and latches.Service air compressors.Desired Qualifications*Card carrying Millwright with a minimum of 5 years? experience.Experience working in a hospital or institutional environment a plus.No lifting or physical restrictions.Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems(CMMS), and computer timecard entry programs desired.A valid driver?s license, with a good driving record.Available to work overtime, including weekends.Work Schedule

Sunday - Thursday 5:00am - 1:30pm

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Hospital Maintenance seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our customers richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.