Shop Machinist Mechanic (WSC Shops)

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.

But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities.  When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing.  Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.

Testing Required: EEI MASS Test

Job Summary

Performs in the capacity of a journeyman in both Machinist and Mechanic trades, to set up, adjust, operate machine tools and equipment for the purposes of repair, rebuild, produce new and/or reverse engineer new and proto-types parts.

Key Accountabilities

• Manufactures replacement and prototype parts.
• Sets up, adjusts and operates large complex machine tools such as horizontal boring mills, vertical turning lathes, Blanchard grinders, large engine lathes, etc.
• Sets up and operates 2 and 3 axis CNC (Computer Numerical Control) lathes and mills, also writes and edits programs for these machines using various computer software and languages.
• Construct and repair tools, dies, gauges, jigs and fixtures.
• Performs layout work, make sketches and mechanical drawings, works from blueprints, samples and verbal instructions
• Works closely with engineers, technicians and other skilled trade persons to reverse engineer, design and modify obsolete or unavailable parts.
• Uses an array of precision instruments and gauges, hand and power tools.
• Troubleshoots and performs mechanical maintenance & hydraulic repairs to shop machines and equipment.
• Rigs and operates fixed and mobile hoisting equipment for lifting, supporting and moving parts, equipment and stock.
• Travels to Company and other customer locations to take measures and sketches. Assists customer with initial fit, alignment and adjustment. Performs field machining.
• Assist in training and directing apprentices, shop machinist-mechanics in progression and others as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be a fully qualified journeyman machinist and have successfully completed a  company recognized apprenticeship program or must have eight years of verified hands-on experience as a machinist.

Additional Qualifications

• Must take the Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) test and attain a
• "Recommended" score. Employees performing this same job in a satisfactory manner, or have performed the job for at least six months are not required to take a test.- Must demonstrate proficiency on various machine shop equipment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet Company driving standards.
• Must furnish own tools necessary to do the work.
• Must work shifts, as assigned.
• Must complete a Satisfactory Physical Examination.

At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws.