
Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift
Maker's Pride, Lakeville, MN, United States
What We Offer
We offer a competitive wage and a wide array of benefits including:
Health/dental/vision insurance
Flex spending accounts
Short and long‑term disability
Paid holidays and vacation
Bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)
Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician performs highly diversified duties including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of machines, equipment and plant facilities. This includes scheduled, unscheduled or emergency repairs. The Technician performs regular preventive maintenance and maintains supporting documentation for the PMs.
3rd Shift
9:45 PM to 6:15 AM – Monday through Friday + every other weekend.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct maintenance according to skill level and pursuant to safety policies and procedures.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those unusual situations to the maintenance manager.
Utilize Microsoft Office and work order systems (EAM).
Perform work in a safe manner and use Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Technician Level II:
Experience with basic electrical systems (starters, fuses, contacts, relays), compressor systems, air cylinders, sensors, hydraulic systems (pumps, valves, pressure cylinders). Building maintenance (small installations, light fixtures, plumbing, boilers).
Technician Level III:
Experience with advanced electrical (resolving electrical issues, reading and writing electrical diagrams, reading mechanical blueprints, building small panels), basic PLCs (checking inputs/outputs, understanding ladder diagrams, basic drive programming – Powerflex 525), basic machining, fabricating, welding, understanding thermocouple operation & tuning.
Minimum Qualifications
Has completed or is working on a 2‑year trades degree and/or 4 years of plant maintenance experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be 18 years of age.
Able to read, write and speak English; bilingual capabilities are a plus.
Able to communicate with and take direction from the Maintenance Manager and effectively collaborate with line workers, leads, supervisors and the plant manager.
Attention to detail.
Legible record‑keeping and data entry skills.
Must be highly motivated, flexible and have creative problem‑solving abilities.
Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Welding and fabrication skills, full understanding of 3‑phase electrical, 3‑phase motor controls, and troubleshooting control systems inputs & outputs.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Manufacturing environment – exposure to a variety of machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures.
Depending on location, environments can be very warm or refrigerated.
Team environment – must work well with others and communicate respectfully and professionally.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
May be required to work weekend and night hours as needed.
Ability to work in high temperatures up to 120 °F for short periods of time.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.
Starting Pay:
Maintenance Technician $30.10/hr., a shift differential of $1.25 is offered for this 3rd shift opportunity. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees including health, dental, 401(k) and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.
Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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We offer a competitive wage and a wide array of benefits including:
Health/dental/vision insurance
Flex spending accounts
Short and long‑term disability
Paid holidays and vacation
Bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)
Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician performs highly diversified duties including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of machines, equipment and plant facilities. This includes scheduled, unscheduled or emergency repairs. The Technician performs regular preventive maintenance and maintains supporting documentation for the PMs.
3rd Shift
9:45 PM to 6:15 AM – Monday through Friday + every other weekend.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct maintenance according to skill level and pursuant to safety policies and procedures.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those unusual situations to the maintenance manager.
Utilize Microsoft Office and work order systems (EAM).
Perform work in a safe manner and use Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Technician Level II:
Experience with basic electrical systems (starters, fuses, contacts, relays), compressor systems, air cylinders, sensors, hydraulic systems (pumps, valves, pressure cylinders). Building maintenance (small installations, light fixtures, plumbing, boilers).
Technician Level III:
Experience with advanced electrical (resolving electrical issues, reading and writing electrical diagrams, reading mechanical blueprints, building small panels), basic PLCs (checking inputs/outputs, understanding ladder diagrams, basic drive programming – Powerflex 525), basic machining, fabricating, welding, understanding thermocouple operation & tuning.
Minimum Qualifications
Has completed or is working on a 2‑year trades degree and/or 4 years of plant maintenance experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be 18 years of age.
Able to read, write and speak English; bilingual capabilities are a plus.
Able to communicate with and take direction from the Maintenance Manager and effectively collaborate with line workers, leads, supervisors and the plant manager.
Attention to detail.
Legible record‑keeping and data entry skills.
Must be highly motivated, flexible and have creative problem‑solving abilities.
Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Welding and fabrication skills, full understanding of 3‑phase electrical, 3‑phase motor controls, and troubleshooting control systems inputs & outputs.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Manufacturing environment – exposure to a variety of machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures.
Depending on location, environments can be very warm or refrigerated.
Team environment – must work well with others and communicate respectfully and professionally.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
May be required to work weekend and night hours as needed.
Ability to work in high temperatures up to 120 °F for short periods of time.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.
Starting Pay:
Maintenance Technician $30.10/hr., a shift differential of $1.25 is offered for this 3rd shift opportunity. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees including health, dental, 401(k) and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.
Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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