Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

This role focuses on performing comprehensive mechanical and electrical maintenance on CNC equipment, pumps, and manufacturing machinery while establishing and executing a robust preventive maintenance (PM) program. You will work across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support efficient production operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on CNC equipment, pumps, and manufacturing machines to keep them operating safely and efficiently.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair issues involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation to identify problems and guide repairs.
• Create a comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) schedule that includes daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly tasks for all critical equipment.
• Implement and maintain the PM schedule to minimize machine downtime and extend equipment life.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and PM tasks to ensure accurate records and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with coworkers and other internal teams to schedule maintenance and minimize production disruptions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues, including PLC-related problems, to restore equipment functionality.
• Support industrial maintenance activities across the facility, including machine, pump, and related equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate with the facilities team to address facility-related maintenance needs as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes and contribute to the development of an industrial maintenance team.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Hands-on experience creating or implementing a new preventive maintenance (PM) schedule.
• Proficiency in mechanical maintenance, including work on CNC equipment, pumps, and manufacturing machines.
• Strong electrical maintenance and troubleshooting skills, including electrical troubleshooting and PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Demonstrated experience with CNC maintenance, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Solid understanding of preventive maintenance principles and best practices.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with coworkers and other departments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in an industrial maintenance environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Facilities maintenance experience is a plus.
• Experience working in a job shop or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to independently manage maintenance priorities as the primary industrial maintenance technician.
• Comfort working with Swiss machines and mills in a fluid power pump manufacturing environment.
• Interest in helping grow and shape an industrial maintenance function and team.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that supports both their professional growth and personal well-being. The organization offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with life and disability coverage, to provide financial security and peace of mind. Paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling support a healthy work-life balance. A 401(k) plan with company contribution and a quarterly discretionary bonus program reward long-term commitment and performance. Tuition reimbursement encourages ongoing learning and skill development, while a relaxed and fun work environment fosters collaboration and engagement. With clear opportunities for advancement, employees can build a long-term, rewarding career in a supportive and growth-oriented setting.

Work Environment

This position operates on a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, with typical hours of either 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and only rare on-call requirements on weekends for emergencies. The role is based in a job shop environment that manufactures a variety of fluid power pumps using Swiss machines and mills. The facility is organized, clean, and staffed by approximately 125 employees, creating a structured yet approachable atmosphere. You will serve as the only employee dedicated specifically to industrial maintenance, working closely with a facilities manager and a facilities technician as part of a small, focused team. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, safety, and efficiency, with a relaxed and enjoyable culture that supports collaboration and steady, reliable operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $66560.00 - $83200.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

- Opportunity to implement and run with the entire process of implementing a PM schedule and growing a team in industrial maintenance - Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Life & Disability Insurance - Paid time off and paid holidays - 401k with company contribution - Tuition Reimbursement - Quarterly discretionary bonus program - Flexible scheduling - Relaxed and fun work environment - Opportunities for advancement

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.