Machine Maintenance Technician

Set Up Technician

We are seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Technician to maintain and set up plastic injection mold machines. This role involves ensuring that machines are running efficiently during production, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring that equipment is safe and functional for operators.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on both mechanical and electronic machines.
• Repair and troubleshoot equipment, documenting all repairs and maintenance work internally.
• Calibrate equipment, set up and ensure machines are running smoothly, and identify necessary repairs.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and setup tasks.
• Monitor equipment to ensure it is functionally safe and operational.
• Collaborate with maintenance, tool making, and calibration departments for high-level tasks.
• Set up 2-3 machines daily, which can take 1.5-4 hours each.
• Diagnose shutdown causes, remove or replace parts, and restart or shut down machines as necessary.

Essential Skills

• Experience in maintaining and setting up injection mold equipment.
• Degree in a maintenance-related field such as Automation, Robotics, Electronics, Maintenance, or 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance tasks on electronic or mechanical equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• RJG training (preferred).
• Additional relevant training (preferred).

Why Work Here?

Enjoy direct hire with full benefits and an impressive 78 extra days off per year compared to a standard Monday-Friday role.

Work Environment

Work on a 2-2-3 schedule from 6PM to 6AM with 25-30 machines on site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Vadnais Heights, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr. 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vadnais Heights, MN.