Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technicians

Direct hire placement, paying 80k+. Available for 1st and 3rd shifts.

Job Description

The Industrial Maintenance Technician maintains, repairs, and improves production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role combines mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills with strong troubleshooting ability and a focus on preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs on production machinery to minimize downtime and maintain optimal performance.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance tasks to reduce unplanned equipment failures and extend the life of machinery and systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures by identifying root causes and implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Assist with the installation, setup, testing, and startup of new or relocated machines and equipment.
• Perform basic facility maintenance, including building repairs, lighting replacement, plumbing fixes, and general upkeep of the work environment.
• Follow OSHA-compliant Lockout/Tagout procedures and adhere to all safety standards to maintain a safe work environment.
• Document maintenance activities, parts usage, and equipment status accurately in electronic maintenance systems.
• Recommend and support process, equipment, and reliability improvements as part of continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with production and leadership teams to communicate equipment issues, prioritize work, and minimize impact on operations.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation when performing repairs and installations.
• Support maintenance and repair of conveyor systems, motors, and other industrial equipment components as needed.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, including troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of production machinery.
• Strong mechanical skills with the ability to repair and maintain industrial equipment and components.
• Electrical maintenance experience, including wiring, electrical troubleshooting, and working with 3-phase power and 480V systems.
• Proficiency with pneumatics and hydraulics, including troubleshooting and repairing related systems.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on a variety of industrial machines and facility systems.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and PLC control to support automated equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams.
• Experience working with motors, including 3-phase motors, and related control systems.
• Experience in industrial welding and basic fabrication for equipment repair and modification.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values safety, craftsmanship, and problem-solving, where your technical expertise directly improves day-to-day operations. The environment encourages continuous learning, collaboration, and process improvement, giving you opportunities to expand your skills across mechanical, electrical, and automation technologies. You will work in a setting that appreciates initiative, clear communication, and a proactive approach to equipment reliability and plant performance.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial production environment working directly with manufacturing machinery, conveyor systems, motors, and related equipment. You will regularly work with mechanical components, electrical systems including 3-phase and 480V power, pneumatics, and hydraulics. The position involves hands-on tasks on the production floor and in facility areas, including equipment access, basic building repairs, and general upkeep. Work may require the use of standard industrial tools, welding and fabrication equipment, and electronic maintenance systems for documentation. The environment emphasizes safety, particularly adherence to OSHA-compliant Lockout/Tagout procedures and safe work practices around energized and moving equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a permanent position based out of Chaska, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $80000.00/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.

401k with company match PTO Paid holidays Insurance - Medical - Dental - Vision - Life Opportunity for career growth within the company

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chaska, MN.