1st Shift Mechanical Tech

Commerce ISD; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Taher is seeking a Mechanical/Facilities Technician to oversee maintenance, reliability, and operational readiness of equipment and facilities across Taher's locations. This role blends hands-on mechanical troubleshooting with facilities oversight, vendor coordination, and preventive maintenance planning.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot production lines and related equipment, coordinate outside vendors, assist with new equipment installations, and develop PM schedules while ensuring safety

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on maintenance, mechanical repair, or facilities management experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Strong troubleshooting ability with mechanical systems; electrical/mechatronics exposure preferred (no certification required).
• Experience coordinating maintenance vendors and service providers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work on production floors and facility spaces.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform minor repairs on production lines, metal detectors, pallet wrappers, and other food manufacturing equipment.
• Partner with contracted maintenance vendors; coordinate service calls, quotes, and repairs.
• Support implementation of new equipment, upgrades, and layout changes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Facilities management

Vendor coordination

Preventive maintenance

Electrical exposure

Multitasking

Safety consciousness

Job description

Schedule: Full-time, primarily 1st shift with flexibility to support limited 2nd-shift needs

Reports To: Plant Manager

Position Summary

The Mechanical/Facilities Technician is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, reliability, and operational readiness of all equipment and facilities across Taher's facilities and multiple locations. This role blends hands‑on mechanical troubleshooting with facilities oversight, vendor coordination, and preventive maintenance planning. The ideal candidate is a technically savvy "jack of all trades" who can support both production line uptime and general facility needs.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment & Mechanical Support

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform minor repairs on production lines, metal detectors, pallet wrappers, and other food manufacturing equipment.
• Partner with contracted maintenance vendors; coordinate service calls, quotes, and repairs.
• Support implementation of new equipment, upgrades, and layout changes.

Preventive Maintenance & Reliability

• Develop and maintain PM schedules for all production and facilities equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for improved uptime and reliability.

Facilities Maintenance

• Perform general building maintenance (light repairs, lighting, basic plumbing, fixture replacement, etc.).
• Coordinate external vendors for specialized building repairs, HVAC, electrical, and other trades.
• Ensure facility is safe, compliant, and operationally efficient.

Cross-Location Support

• Ability to travel locally between Plymouth manufacturing, the bakery, and corporate as needed.
• Provide support to bakery operations with troubleshooting or facility needs when workload allows.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, PM records, and vendor documentation.
• Support food safety, OSHA compliance, and plant audit readiness.

Location

10205 - 51st Ave N, Plymouth , Minnesota 55442 , United States

Qualifications and Skills:

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands‑on maintenance, mechanical repair, or facilities management experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Strong troubleshooting ability with mechanical systems; electrical/mechatronics exposure preferred (no certification required).
• Experience coordinating maintenance vendors and service providers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work on production floors and facility spaces.
• Technical Aptitude
• Problem Solving
• Organization & Reliability

Shift

First Shift

Regular/ Temporary

Regular

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.

The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$30.00 - $40.00 / hour

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