Maintenance Mechanic III

Manufacturing Technician

Location: Minnetonka, MN Duration: 12-Month Contract Pay Rate: $33.00$33.97/hour (W2) Shift: 3:00 PM 1:30 AM

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing/Maintenance Technician to provide technical support for manufacturing equipment and assembly-line operations. The technician will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, modifying, and improving production equipment to ensure reliable and efficient manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain manufacturing and assembly-line equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment repair calls and perform necessary corrective maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Use technical manuals, electrical/mechanical schematics, precision tools, and test equipment to diagnose equipment issues.
• Document equipment repairs, qualifications, upgrades, preventive maintenance activities, and parts usage in the maintenance database.
• Maintain backup equipment and ensure required spare parts are available at appropriate inventory levels.
• Support Industrial, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineers with equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with equipment development engineers to identify recurring equipment issues and recommend improvements.
• Provide technical recommendations to improve equipment reliability, performance, and uptime.
• Assist with the construction and modification of manufacturing worktables and workstations.
• Provide necessary utilities and support for setting up equipment on manufacturing assembly lines.
• Modify existing assembly lines and workstations to support changing manufacturing requirements.
• Plan, organize, and execute assigned technical projects and maintenance activities.
• Independently troubleshoot complex technical problems and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Apply creativity, technical judgment, and initiative to develop effective solutions to equipment-related issues.
• Recommend improvements to maintenance processes, equipment performance, and work methods.
• Work in a regulated quality-system environment while maintaining compliance with applicable procedures and requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support equipment history, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of related manufacturing, maintenance, or technical experience.
• Strong knowledge of complex technical concepts and manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and repairing production equipment.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize work effectively.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a quality-system and regulated manufacturing environment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technician with strong troubleshooting skills, mechanical/electrical aptitude, and experience supporting manufacturing or assembly-line equipment. The candidate should be comfortable working independently, responding to equipment issues, performing preventive maintenance, and recommending improvements to increase equipment uptime and reliability.