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Maintenance Technician
Faribault, MN | Contract or Direct | $28/hr–$38/hr + OT
Konik is partnering with a growing food manufacturing company to add multiple Maintenance Technicians to their team. These positions are critical to supporting plant operations through equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts across a fast-paced production environment.
This is a strong opportunity for mechanically inclined maintenance professionals looking to join a company actively investing in its maintenance team, leadership structure, and plant operations.
Shift:
- 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician
- Rotating 12-Hour Shift Maintenance Technician - 6 AM - 6 PM
- Rotating schedule example: 3-on / 2-off / 2-on rotation with alternating 36-hour and 48-hour work weeks.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair production equipment including pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Perform preventive maintenance and equipment inspections to minimize downtime
- Diagnose issues with motors, pumps, cylinders, conveyors, and production systems
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, reliability, and efficiency
- Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic-driven systems and controls
- Perform welding, fabrication, machining, and general maintenance work as needed
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders within the CMMS system
- Partner closely with production, quality, and operations teams to support plant performance
- Follow all food safety, GMP, USDA, and safety procedures within the facility
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of maintenance experience within manufacturing, industrial, or production environments
- Strong troubleshooting experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical systems
- Ability to repair and maintain motors, conveyors, pumps, and related production equipment
- Experience reading electrical schematics and using diagnostic tools
- Welding and fabrication experience is a plus
- Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- Technical degree or industrial maintenance training preferred
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented manufacturing environment
Additional Role Details
- 100% onsite manufacturing environment
- Company-provided uniforms and tools
- Steel-toe boot reimbursement after 60 days
- Overtime opportunities available
- Strong leadership team focused on improving maintenance operations and building long-term stability
- USDA-regulated environment requiring pre-employment drug screening, including THC testing
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company contribution
- PTO and paid holidays
- Uniforms and tools provided
- Long-term advancement opportunities within maintenance and operations
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Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected class status.
Konik has specialized in placing technical professionals with leading Minnesota and western Wisconsin employers for more than 50 years.