Maintenance Engineer

Job Description: Maintenance Technician = Full-time, Direct Hire!

Location: Central, MN

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent | Onsite
Compensation: $34–$41/hour, with flexibility for highly qualified candidates

THE OPPORTUNITY

What if your next maintenance role put you at the center of cutting-edge food-processing technology—not just maintaining equipment, but helping customers develop what comes next?

A global leader in food-processing and milling technology is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join its Food Application Center in Plymouth, WI.

This is a unique opportunity to work with sophisticated machinery used for customer trials, product development, milling, extrusion, and specialty food applications.

Every project is different. Customers bring new applications and challenges to the facility, and you'll help configure, troubleshoot, align, commission, and prepare equipment to successfully execute their trials.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY?

This isn't a typical production-floor maintenance position.

You'll work in an application and demonstration environment where advanced food-processing equipment is continually configured for new customer projects. One week could involve specialty milling; the next could bring an entirely different application.

You'll have the opportunity to work alongside engineering and gain exposure to advanced machinery, automation, PLCs, milling, extrusion, and food-processing technology.

The organization has a long-standing history of innovation and more than 140 years of industry experience, while continuing to work with modern food-processing technology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and automation-related equipment issues• Support equipment setup, changeovers, and preventative maintenance activities• Assist with customer trials and product testing initiatives

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation• Work with PLC-controlled equipment and automated processing systems

• Follow SOPs and ensure equipment is properly configured for testing and production activities

• Identify opportunities for equipment reliability and process improvements

• Partner with engineering, operations, and technical teams to support customer success

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a food, beverage, or industrial manufacturing environment
•  Associate degree in Maintenance Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems• Familiarity with PLCs, automation systems, and industrial controls
• Ability to read electrical schematics and equipment layouts• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Customer-focused mindset and strong communication abilities

A GREAT FIT FOR SOMEONE WHO...

Enjoys variety, troubleshooting, technology, and figuring out how equipment can be configured to solve a new challenge.

If you're a maintenance professional who wants to move beyond repetitive equipment repairs and into an environment where every customer project brings something different, this opportunity is worth exploring.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.