At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people's lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together - valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there's a seat at the table for you. Become One Of Our Valued Mechanics: Here at Lakeside Foods, our maintenance technician team is the backbone of our operations, ensuring equipment runs optimally while maintaining the facility. Maintenance mechanics/technicians are respected "Jack of All Trades" team members, performing mechanical and/or fabrication updates and using their knowledge to continuously improve production processes. If you are a creative problem-solver who perseveres through challenging equipment repairs, we want to talk with you. What You'll Get: 4 day work week AND $1500sign on bonus Competitive wages based on experience Work 4 days a week Stable work environment with a growing company Schedules to maintain work/life balance Excellent market-leading low cost medical insurance, dental and vision insurance Paid vacation and personal time after 30 days of employment Retirement plan with company match of 50% up to 6% of pay Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement Professional Mechanic Career Path Program with potential for up to 37% pay increase Paid onsite and offsite training An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job What You'll Do: Train seasonal and full-time employees in the proper, safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the equipment and/or machinery to which they are assigned. Assists Maintenance Technicians with technical issues or advanced problems with given assignments. Perform maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment. Responsible for the efficient flow, maintenance, and major repair of all machinery in the assigned area(s). Review PM logs & enter downtime information into TrakSYS system. Efficiently maintain an accurate inventory of all parts. Formulate parts orders for all equipment. Work with vendors to receive quotes and estimate time & materials. Report attendance and break violations to management. Handle minor personnel matters. Refer major personnel issues to the Supervisor. Coach and develop employees utilizing the Professional Mechanic Career program. Lead daily safety 'Toolbox Talks'. Complete and maintain certification for company sponsored programs including PSM-RMP, HAACP, Spray Irrigation Operator, Ammonia Refrigeration and High-Pressure Boiler Operator. What You'll Bring: A two-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Basic computer knowledge and skills, including word processing and spreadsheets. Ability to read, analyze and interpret operating and maintenance instructions, diagrams, and blueprints. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, vendors, employees, and managers. Positive attitude Strong work ethic Safety mindset Where You'll Work: WELCOME TO BROOTEN Located 30 miles from Wilmar MN, Brooten is a city rich in tradition and has plenty to offer. The workforce in this area is second to none when it comes to good work ethics. From golfing, bowling, local parks, tennis courts, and plenty of lakes there is something for everyone no matter what time of year! Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital o veteran status. M/F/D/V An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V