Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianThe Maintenance Technician maintains, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical components of production machines and equipment, including robots, while supporting the general upkeep of the entire facility. This role ensures equipment reliability through routine maintenance, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating with others to keep operations running safely and efficiently.ResponsibilitiesMaintain, diagnose, and repair or replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment, including robotic systems.Perform general upkeep and maintenance across the entire facility to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.Diagnose and repair or replace faulty electronic and electrical components such as relays, switches, motors, position-sensing devices, and circuit boards.Troubleshoot malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, and replace damaged or broken wires or cables.Work with others to test, troubleshoot, and diagnose malfunctions on electrical and mechanical equipment and machines, and verify proper operation after repairs.Maintain and complete routine maintenance schedules on equipment, following preventative and predictive maintenance practices.Perform repairs on broken parts by setting up and operating metalworking tools such as lathes, drill presses, and grinders.Replace electric motor bearings and perform motor rewiring as needed.Understand and strictly follow Lockout/Tagout procedures to ensure safe work practices during maintenance activities.Assist certified contractors with planning and installing layout, wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus as needed, including power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment.Conduct preventative and predictive maintenance on conveyors, pumps, seals, and other equipment, including removing and aligning motors.Lift materials and equipment up to 50 pounds safely as part of daily maintenance tasks.Use standard hand and power tools such as drills, hammers, tape measures, sockets, wrenches, and screwdrivers to perform maintenance and repair work.Drill into PLCs as required for maintenance and troubleshooting activities, following appropriate procedures.Maintain accurate and timely maintenance logs to document work performed and equipment status.Operate a computer comfortably for approximately 30% of the shift and learn new maintenance and asset management systems as needed.Essential SkillsAt least 6 months of experience performing preventative and predictive maintenance on industrial equipment, including conveyors, pumps, and seals, and removing and aligning motors.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly as part of maintenance duties.Proficiency using standard hand and power tools such as drills, hammers, tape measures, sockets, wrenches, and screwdrivers.Ability to drill into PLCs and support basic PLC-related maintenance tasks.Strong attention to detail in maintaining accurate and timely maintenance logs.Proficiency operating a computer, with comfort spending approximately 30% of the shift on a computer and learning new systems.High school diploma or equivalent.Ownership of a personal tool set including sockets, wrenches, hammers, and screwdrivers.Ability to work safely and consistently follow Lockout/Tagout procedures.Mechanical aptitude in repairing and replacing components on industrial machinery.Basic electrical and electronic troubleshooting skills for motors, relays, switches, and other components.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience working with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on industrial machines and robots.Experience diagnosing and repairing electronic and electrical components such as position-sensing devices and circuit boards.Ability to operate metalworking tools including lathes, drill presses, and grinders for part fabrication and repair.Experience replacing motor bearings and performing motor rewiring.Comfort working collaboratively with contractors and internal teams on equipment installation and layout.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues.Reliable work habits and strong organizational skills for managing maintenance schedules and documentation.Why Work Here?Join a production environment that values safety, reliability, and teamwork, where your technical skills directly support smooth operations and continuous improvement. You gain hands-on experience with a wide range of industrial equipment and systems, develop your expertise through varied maintenance tasks, and work in a setting that encourages learning new technologies and tools. The schedule options, including a focused weekend shift, support different lifestyle needs while offering the opportunity to build a stable and rewarding career in industrial maintenance.Work EnvironmentThe role is based on a large open factory and plant floor with dim lighting due to multiple welding stations and large overhead cranes located throughout the building. Ventilation is good across the facility, supporting a comfortable industrial work setting. Work involves moving through the production area, working on and around heavy machinery, and using a variety of hand and power tools as well as metalworking equipment. Computer use makes up roughly 30% of each shift for logging work and using maintenance systems. Available schedules include weekday shifts (5:45 a.m.4:15 p.m. MondayThursday and 4:15 p.m.2:45 a.m. MondayThursday) and a weekend shift from Friday to Sunday, 6:00 a.m.6:00 p.m., working 36 hours. Attire is typical for an industrial maintenance role, with appropriate workwear and safety gear suited to a factory environment.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of LAKE CRYSTAL, MN.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $26.00/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)