Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician – Kemps Minneapolis Starting Wage: $36.25/hour Schedule: Overnight, 10 hour shift Kemps is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to help keep our plant running strong. In this role, you’ll fix equipment, prevent breakdowns, and support daily production.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Fix and maintain production and packaging machines Perform regular equipment checks and preventive maintenance Troubleshoot issues to keep lines running and reduce downtime Work on electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, air (pneumatic), and hydraulic systems Help install new equipment Work with operators to solve problems quickly Use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment Complete work orders and document repairs clearly and on time Communicate problems that may affect production Follow all safety, food safety, and company procedures

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Hands-on mechanical skills and troubleshooting ability Ability to read basic diagrams or work orders Strong attention to safety and quality Reliable, team-oriented, and willing to learn Requirements High school diploma or GED Technical training (maintenance or trade school) a plus 1+ year of maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred Experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLCs, or HVAC equipment helpful Strong mechanical skills and willingness to learn

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Active, hands-on role (standing, walking, bending most of shift) Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally Work in cold production areas (gear provided) Exposure to noise and production environment (PPE provided)

BENEFITS:

Low-cost, high-quality union medical, dental, and vision coverage (rates under $100) Pension Plan + HRA – Company contributes $1,500+ per year at no cost to you Short-term disability and life insurance included Employee Assistance Program through both company and union support

MORE GREAT PERKS:

Paid training — we’ll help you build your skills Tuition assistance for continued education Paid vacation and holidays Uniforms provided Boot allowance twice a year Company swag Work for a company backed by dairy farm families An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans Kemps LLC is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Kemps, we manufacture Milk and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy. By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us! Pay Range 36.25 An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us: View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chestnut Labs