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Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Night Shift

Post Holdings, Inc., Northfield, MN, United States


We’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to support, maintain, and repair production and facility equipment in a safe, efficient, and food‑safe environment. You’ll help ensure equipment reliability, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and building systems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, PLCs, robotics, hydraulics/pneumatics, HVAC/steam, welding/fabrication).

Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.

Communicate effectively with maintenance and production teams.

Complete work orders accurately and on time; help maintain parts inventory.

Follow all plant, safety, and SQF/food‑safety requirements.

Work collaboratively with operators to identify process improvements.

Perform additional duties as needed.

What You Need

Education/experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance (Associate degree or technical certificate preferred).

Knowledge of industrial electricity, motor controls, sensors, VFDs, PLCs, robotics, welding, machining, and rigging.

Ability to use diagnostic tools (voltmeters, ohm meters, etc.).

Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to work independently and learn CMMS systems.

Understanding of OSHA safety practices (LOTO, PPE, confined space, etc.).

Physical Requirements

Ability to work 12‑hour shifts, including every other weekend.

Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and perform frequent standing, climbing, kneeling, and reaching.Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, outdoors, and in varying temperatures
oise levels.

Must wear required PPE and follow all safety guidelines.

Location: Northfield, Minn.

Pay Rate: $36.95 an hour + $2 shift Differential. The pay range for this position is $36.00 to $36.00 per hour.

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