Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Location: Chaska, MN
Pay: $28.00–$35.00/hour (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package included

Schedule

We are hiring for both shifts:

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 2:00 PM–12:00 AM

Candidates hired for 2nd shift will complete 4–6 months of training on 1st shift before transitioning.

About the Company

Join a well-established manufacturer specializing in high-quality specialty chemical products used in agriculture, public health, and professional pest management. This company is known for its commitment to innovation, safety, and employee development.

Position Summary

The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. This role supports both maintenance and manufacturing teams in achieving production goals while maintaining a safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on production and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility systems.
• Maintain building systems including steam, water, compressed air, HVAC, and refrigeration.
• Use the CMMS to document maintenance activities and prioritize work orders.
• Assist with equipment installation, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with contractors and support manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with production equipment, pipefitting, compressed gas, liquid systems, and HVAC.
• Willingness to become forklift certified.
• Positive attitude, strong teamwork, and excellent time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Boiler license
• Ammonia refrigeration experience
• Fabrication/welding skills
• Refinery or chemical manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent walking, bending, lifting, and carrying materials up to 50 lbs. Work is performed in an industrial manufacturing environment and may include exposure to varying temperatures, noise, chemicals, heights, and confined spaces. Proper use of required PPE and adherence to all safety procedures is essential.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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