Maintenance Mechanic Montgomery MN
$28 - $32 per hourCross Resource Group
Job Description
Job Description
Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Montgomery, MN
Facility Type: Seasonal food manufacturing and processing
Employment Type: Full-time, hourly
Openings: 3
Union Status: Non-union
Role Overview
This is a mechanic-only maintenance role supporting a high-volume, seasonal food manufacturing facility. Maintenance mechanics are responsible for keeping production equipment running during an intense summer pack season and performing rebuilds, repairs, and improvements during the off-pack months.
This role is not open to automotive, residential, or construction mechanics. Candidates must come from a pure manufacturing or industrial environment , or be new engineering graduates with strong mechanical fundamentals, integrity, and a willingness to learn.
Pack season is demanding and non-negotiable. Candidates must be comfortable with rotating shifts, night work, extended hours, and production-driven priorities.
Schedule & Shift Structure
Off-Pack Season (Approx. October through May)
- Monday through Friday
- Day shift: 6:00am to 4:30pm
- Primary focus:
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment overhauls
- Repairs and improvements
- Plant and equipment readiness for pack season
Pack Season (Approx. June through early October)
- 12-hour rotating shifts required
- 6:00am to 6:00pm
- 6:00pm to 6:00am
- Weekend work required as production dictates
Maintenance rotation pattern during pack:
- 7 days on / 2 days off
- 7 days on / 2 days off
- 7 days on / 3 days off (typically Fri–Sun)
Days off during pack often fall on weekdays.
Candidates must be 100% comfortable working nights for roughly half the summer .
Pay
- $28.00 to $32.00/hr , based on skills, experience, and manufacturing background
- Strong manufacturing mechanics may be considered above range
- Paid hourly
- Overtime available during pack season
Core Maintenance Expectations
- Support production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Diagnose and repair mechanical failures under production pressure
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on processing and packaging equipment
- Tear down, rebuild, align, and adjust machinery
- Support equipment changeovers and seasonal startups
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas
- Accurately document maintenance work and PMs
- Work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams
Candidate Profile We Are Targeting
Backgrounds Considered
- Manufacturing maintenance mechanics
- Industrial processing environments
- Candidates comfortable owning problems and working independently
Backgrounds Not Considered
- Automotive mechanics
- Residential or commercial construction trades
- Field service roles unrelated to manufacturing
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong troubleshooting and repair skills
- Experience using hand and power tools
- Ability to read and interpret manuals, diagrams, and prints
- High integrity, honesty, and work ethic
- Willingness to learn and be coached
- Comfortable working nights, weekends, and extended hours during pack season
- High school diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications
- Welding and fabrication experience
- Experience supporting seasonal or harvest-driven production
- New engineering graduates with strong mechanical fundamentals and the right attitude
Work Environment
- Manufacturing plant environment
- Exposure to:
- Moving machinery
- Wet floors
- Production noise
- Temperature changes by season
- PPE required, including hearing and eye protection
Why This Role
- Long-term, stable maintenance position
- Strong off-season schedule with predictable hours
- High earning potential during pack season
- Team-oriented maintenance culture
- Opportunity to build deep manufacturing experience in a complex operation
Benefits Overview
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Additional voluntary benefits
Why This Opportunity
This is a long-term opportunity for mechanics who want steady off-season hours, competitive pay, strong benefits, and challenging hands-on work during peak production months. Mechanics who succeed through pack season are highly valued and given opportunities to grow their skills and responsibilities within the maintenance team.
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