Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing and resolving electrical problems, troubleshooting and continuously improving analog/digital electronic control systems, PLC programming, HMI systems, and computer network communications. This role also involves the installation and maintenance of process control instruments and ensuring the proper functioning of production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve electrical problems on analog/digital electronic control systems, PLC programming, HMI systems, and computer network communications.

• Document and implement work order procedures for new equipment/technology and complete documentation of all system modifications.

• Install and maintain process control instruments, both pneumatic and electronic.

• Repair, calibrate, and clean all instruments, pressure switches, flow tubes, and gauges to ensure minimal downtime and efficient utilization of equipment.

• Maintain flow of process by ensuring proper machine settings and speeds.

• Monitor key process points and maintain records to ensure compliance with established standards.

• Act as a troubleshooter to identify line performance issues and assist in correcting them.

• Install, adjust, and repair processing equipment in accordance with specifications.

• Maintain equipment using a Planned Maintenance Program.

• Ensure the safety of all employees by continuously monitoring compliance with safety procedures and evaluating processes for safety risks.

• Oversee strict observance of all safety rules and exercise extreme caution around moving machinery.

• Maintain general housekeeping of maintenance and production areas, actively working towards a clean and safe work environment.

• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.

Essential Skills

• Experience in maintenance repair, mechanical repair, and electrical wiring.

• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and preventive maintenance.

• Strong troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to repair and maintain mechanical equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education experience.

• Two-year certificate from a college or technical school; or six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits packages. Enjoy a $250 referral bonus and tuition reimbursement for relevant schooling/training. Our holiday schedule includes a plant shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day. We provide a wellness program where employees can earn up to $150, and a Fitness Club reimbursement program. The company also offers paid life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and a 401K plan with a 50% match up to 6% of employee contributions. Employees are eligible for all benefits after 60 days, with 401K eligibility at 90 days.

Work Environment

This position is based in a food production facility with a controlled environment. Employees are required to wear hair nets, beard nets, and boot coverings. The team size is approximately 6-10 people.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $44720.00 - $52000.00

Health, Dental and Vision benefits packages available for review.

$250 referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement for relevant schooling/training to the field

or the medical premiums the cost does drop for the following year if they do the biometric screen in October at our on-site wellness fair. That information is listed on page 13 in the benefit guide.

There is a wellness program that employees can earn anywhere from $75-$150 based on how many points they earn throughout the year and is paid out to them early January of the following year.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in FARIBAULT,MN.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Feb 5, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.