Maintenance Technician

Gpac

Buffalo, MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
25–34
SKILLS
Blueprints, CNC Lathe, Calibration, Customer Relations, Documentation, Driver's License, Electricity, Hand Tools, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Inventory Reports, Lathe, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Machining, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, OSHA, Preventative Maintenance, Pumps, Record Keeping, Safety Process, Schematics, Startup
LOCATION
Buffalo, MN
POSTED
4 days ago

Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Overtime as needed)

A growing manufacturing operation is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support plant equipment, troubleshoot issues, and help keep production running safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on role for someone with strong industrial maintenance experience and the ability to work across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive maintenance on CNC mills, lathes, drill presses, conveyors, and other production equipment.

  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

  • Repair or replace motors, pumps, bearings, belts, valves, and related machine components.

  • Assist with machine alignment, leveling, calibration, setup, and startup activities.

  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and work orders.

  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and parts inventory documentation.

  • Follow OSHA, lockout/tagout, and internal safety procedures at all times.

  • Support larger repairs, installations, and additional plant maintenance needs as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.

  • 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

  • Strong working knowledge of mills, lathes, drill presses, and machining equipment.

  • Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics.

  • Experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring devices.

  • Basic welding and fabrication experience preferred.

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in an industrial environment.

  • Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain an industrial power truck license.

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship available.

Preferred Skills

  • Basic PLC troubleshooting experience.

  • Forklift or aerial lift certification.

  • Experience with maintenance management systems.

  • 6+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.

Benefits

  • The position includes a competitive benefits package with PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, and education assistance.

Please submit a resume for consideration. Contact David McKnight with gpac at 608-514-9815.  Resumes can be confidentially sent to david.mcknight@gogpac.com

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.

About the Company

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Gpac

Gpac’s mission is to be the preferred staffing and recruitment solution by effectively delivering and connecting talent with successful companies and organizations.

Our team, with collective experience of over 250 years, is passionate about wh
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1990
WEBSITE
http://www.gogpac.com/