Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Pay: $26–$35/hr DOE | Up to $37–$38/hr for a highly qualified candidate

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 10-hour shifts

Standard Hours: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM

Location: Saint Paul, MN

We are hiring an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery in a manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is mechanically strong, comfortable troubleshooting equipment independently, and has experience keeping production machinery running. We're looking for a jack-of-all-trades maintenance technician who can handle machine repairs, preventive maintenance, fabrication, and general facility maintenance.

This is a swing-shift maintenance position that overlaps first and second shift.

The standard schedule is:

Monday–Thursday | 10:00 AM–8:00 PM

There is flexibility for the right candidate, including schedules such as 9:00 AM–7:00 PM or 11:00 AM–9:00 PM .

You'll overlap with the first-shift maintenance team earlier in the day and then provide maintenance coverage during the second half of the shift.

Four 10-hour shifts = 3-day weekends.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues on production machinery

• Diagnose equipment failures and determine corrective actions, parts, and repairs

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment

• Install and replace mechanical and electrical machine components

• Inspect and test damaged machine parts and repair or replace components as needed

• Respond to machine issues and work directly with operators to identify problems

• Fabricate replacement and custom parts

• Operate mills, lathes, machine tools, and welding equipment

• Create and complete preventive maintenance checklists and schedules

• Document repairs and PM work in maintenance management software

• Manage maintenance work orders

• Maintain inventory of repair parts and maintenance supplies

• Perform general facility mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs

• Assist with maintenance projects and equipment improvements

The strongest candidates will have hands-on experience with industrial or manufacturing equipment maintenance and be comfortable troubleshooting machines without needing constant direction.

Relevant experience may include:

• Industrial Maintenance

• Mechanical Maintenance

• Manufacturing Equipment Repair

• Machine Troubleshooting

• Preventive Maintenance

• Mechanical Systems

• Electrical Troubleshooting

• Hydraulics / Pneumatics

• Welding / Fabrication

• Mills and Lathes

• Machine Tools

• Facility Maintenance

You don't need to specialize in only one area. Broad mechanical troubleshooting and machine maintenance experience is highly valuable for this position.

$26–$35/hour based on experience and skill level.

If you are a particularly strong, experienced maintenance technician, compensation in the $37–$38/hour range may be considered.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short- & Long-Term Disability

• PTO

• 401(k) with company match

• Profit Sharing

• Additional insurance options

You should be proficient in:

• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Equipment Installation