Maintenance Tech - Swing Shift

Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: St. Peter, MN
Compensation: $47,000 - $52,000
Schedule: Swing Shift | 11:00am- 11:00pm
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-time

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About the Opportunity

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring Maintenance Technicians for a food manufacturing company in St. Peter, MN. In this role, you’ll help keep production running smoothly by maintaining and repairing equipment while supporting a safe, high-quality food production environment. If you enjoy hands-on troubleshooting, working in a fast-paced setting, and taking ownership of equipment performance, this job could be a great fit. Read below for more information!

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What You’ll Do as a Maintenance Technician:

• Perform routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance on production and packaging equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to minimize downtime
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and maintenance requests on the production floor
• Assist with installation, setup, and startup of new machinery
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, parts usage, and repair records
• Support plant utilities including HVAC, compressed air, and water systems
• Ensure all work meets safety, food safety, and quality standards

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What You Need to Bring to the Maintenance Technician Role:

• High school diploma or GED required
• At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience (food or manufacturing preferred)
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating 3–4 day schedule
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical work (standing, bending, climbing)
• Basic computer skills for maintenance tracking and reporting
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain within 14 days
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English (Spanish is a plus)
• Experience with GMPs, food safety, and OSHA standards preferred

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Ready to Apply?Click “Apply Now” to complete our quick, mobile-friendly application. If you have questions about the Maintenance Technician job, contact our Mankato job office at (507) 387-5009.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with experience
  
• Medical Insurance
  
• 401k with matching
  
• Working with a high-performing team in a flexible, open office environment