Maintenance Technician

Job Duties

Maintenance Technician - Kemps Minneapolis

Starting Wage: $36.25/hour

Schedule: Overnight, 10 hour shift

Monday, Wednesday Friday, Saturday 5pm-3:30am

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

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

Bonus: Boiler license

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

Employer-paid benefits

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!

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

1 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55407

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

36701

Job Benefits

Not specified