Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

This role is a 2nd shift Maintenance Technician position working Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with required work every other Saturday. You will troubleshoot, install, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on industrial equipment and high-pressure boilers in a highly automated, state-of-the-art facility that is clean, well-lit, and climate-controlled. The work is approximately 70% mechanical and 30% electrical, with all electrical responsibilities being trainable for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on industrial equipment to minimize downtime and maintain efficient operations.
• Install, repair, and maintain a variety of industrial machinery, including conveyors, motors, and related systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and high-pressure boilers to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems as part of routine and emergency maintenance activities.
• Conduct welding and fabrication tasks as needed to support equipment repair and modification.
• Use PLC troubleshooting techniques to identify and resolve control system issues within automated equipment.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and basic electrical maintenance on equipment and control systems, with training provided as needed.
• Document maintenance activities and repair work to support accurate equipment histories and compliance with facility standards.
• Collaborate with operations and other maintenance team members to prioritize work orders and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Work 2nd shift (3:00 PM 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday) and participate in required work every other Saturday.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines when working with industrial equipment, boilers, electrical systems, and tools.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience as a maintenance technician or mechanic in an industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to work on conveyors, motors, and other industrial machinery.
• Experience performing troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics, including diagnosing and repairing related system issues.
• Ability to perform basic welding tasks to support equipment repair and maintenance.
• Capability to perform PLC troubleshooting to identify issues in automated control systems.
• Skill in electrical troubleshooting and maintenance on industrial equipment, with willingness to learn additional electrical tasks.
• Comfort working in a role that is approximately 70% mechanical and 30% electrical.
• Availability to work 2nd shift (3:00 PM 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday) and every other Saturday as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Possession of at least a 2B boilers license is strongly preferred, though not strictly required.
• Experience working with high-pressure boilers in an industrial setting.
• Background in industrial maintenance repair, including both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with PLC controls and industrial automation environments.
• Experience in a clean, modern, or highly automated manufacturing or processing facility.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a strong performance-based bonus structure, with monthly bonuses that significantly increase overall earnings. The facility is recognized as one of the top operating plants in the country, offering a professional, well-organized environment where maintenance professionals can work with modern, automated equipment. Team members benefit from a clean, climate-controlled workplace and the opportunity to grow their skills, particularly in electrical and PLC-related work, through on-the-job training and development.

Work Environment

The role is based in a state-of-the-art facility built approximately four years ago, featuring a highly automated operation that is clean, well-lit, and climate-controlled for year-round comfort. You will work primarily on industrial equipment and high-pressure boilers within a modern plant ranked among the top facilities nationwide. The schedule is 2nd shift, Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with required work every other Saturday. The environment includes advanced industrial machinery, conveyors, motors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and PLC-controlled equipment, supported by a strong focus on safety and reliability.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cottage Grove, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $95000.00/yr. Monthly bonus pending company performance 401k with match PTO Paid holidays Insurance - Medical - Dental - Vision - Life

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cottage Grove, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.