Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance MechanicThe Maintenance Mechanic ensures reliable operation of production equipment within a manufacturing facility by performing preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and supporting equipment overhauls and installations. This role follows Good Manufacturing Procedures, maintains accurate maintenance records, and collaborates closely with planning and parts coordination to keep assets running safely and efficiently.ResponsibilitiesUse Good Manufacturing Procedures consistently in the execution of all daily work activities to support product quality and safety.Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production assets to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform immediate repairs on mechanical and electrical systems, including equipment with PLCs and conveyors.Carry out mechanical adjustments and repairs to ensure equipment operates within required performance and safety standards.Overhaul existing equipment and participate in new equipment installations, ensuring proper setup, alignment, and functionality.Generate parts requests and follow all required MRO procedures to maintain adequate spare parts inventory for critical equipment.Monitor the daily work order load in the maintenance queue and execute assigned preventative and corrective work orders and tasks according to the schedule.Create follow-up notifications for any identified corrective work that cannot be completed immediately, ensuring issues are tracked and resolved.Communicate proactively with the planner and parts coordinator regarding material availability or any issues with parts required to complete work orders.Provide timely verbal communication on high-priority items that place operations or equipment at risk, escalating concerns as needed.Support failure analysis activities by identifying root causes of equipment issues and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.Essential SkillsAt least 2 years of industrial plant maintenance experience, including electrical repairs, conveyor maintenance, and mechanical maintenance.Proven troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing facility environment, with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues efficiently.Hands-on experience performing electrical repairs on production equipment, including systems that interface with PLCs.Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform mechanical adjustments, repairs, and overhauls on a variety of manufacturing machinery.Experience working as a maintenance mechanic or maintenance technician in an industrial or manufacturing setting.Ability to follow and apply Good Manufacturing Procedures in daily maintenance activities.Experience with failure analysis, including identifying root causes and contributing to corrective and preventive actions.High school diploma or GED.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in a manufacturing facility that operates under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is preferred.Comfort working with conveyor systems and other moving mechanical equipment.Ability to communicate clearly with planners, parts coordinators, and operations personnel about maintenance needs and priorities.Strong attention to detail in documenting work orders, parts requests, and follow-up maintenance notifications.Capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a maintenance team.Willingness to engage in new equipment installations and equipment overhauls as part of continuous improvement efforts.Why Work Here?You join a production environment where maintenance is valued as a critical part of operational success, and your technical skills directly contribute to reliability and efficiency. The role offers hands-on, varied work with exposure to both mechanical and electrical systems, providing opportunities to deepen your expertise in industrial maintenance and Good Manufacturing Practices. You work closely with a collaborative team that supports clear communication, safety, and continuous improvement, creating a setting where your problem-solving abilities and initiative are recognized and appreciated.Work EnvironmentThis role is based in an industrial manufacturing facility where you frequently work near moving mechanical parts and active production equipment. You regularly encounter wet or humid conditions that are not related to weather, and you may occasionally work in areas with extreme heat or cold and rapid changes in temperature. The environment contains flour dust, so you must be able to tolerate airborne particulates. The noise level is usually moderate but can become higher at times, requiring awareness of hearing protection and safety practices. You perform your duties on the production floor, wearing appropriate industrial work attire and personal protective equipment suitable for a maintenance role in a manufacturing setting.Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Chaska, MN.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $64480.00 - $72800.00/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.Health, dental and vision benefits