Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician – Kemps MinneapolisKemps 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 machinesPerform regular equipment checks and preventive maintenanceTroubleshoot issues to keep lines running and reduce downtimeWork on electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, air (pneumatic), and hydraulic systemsHelp install new equipmentWork with operators to solve problems quicklyUse hand tools, power tools, and testing equipmentComplete work orders and document repairs clearly and on timeCommunicate problems that may affect productionFollow all safety, food safety, and company proceduresWhat We're Looking For:Hands-on mechanical skills and troubleshooting abilityAbility to read basic diagrams or work ordersStrong attention to safety and qualityReliable, team-oriented, and willing to learnHigh school diploma or GEDTechnical training (maintenance or trade school) a plus1+ year of maintenance experience in manufacturing preferredExperience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLCs, or HVAC equipment helpfulStrong mechanical skills and willingness to learnBonus: Boiler licensePhysical & Work Environment:Active, hands-on role (standing, walking, bending most of shift)Lift up to 50 lbs occasionallyWork 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 youEmployer-paid benefitsShort-term disability and life insurance includedEmployee Assistance Program through both company and union supportMore Great Perks:Paid training — we'll help you build your skillsTuition assistance for continued educationPaid vacation and holidaysUniforms providedBoot allowance twice a yearCompany swagWork for a company backed by dairy farm familiesAn Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/VeteransKemps 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!