2-Shift Food Plant Maintenance Technician

Raise; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise in Faribault, MN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support daily production operations. You will troubleshoot control systems, repair machinery, and perform preventive maintenance, welding, and machining tasks to keep equipment running smoothly.

The role requires 1–3 years in a multi-shift facility with strong electrical, mechanical, and safety skills and the ability to read schematics and operate fabrication tools. Forklift cert and valid license preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education experience.
• Two-year certificate from college or technical school; or six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Quality Assurance, executing and supporting all Quality programs that ensure the production of Safe, Quality Foods.
• Analyze and resolve electrical problems, troubleshoot and improve analog/digital electronic control systems, PLC programming, HMI systems, and computer network communications.
• Document and implement work order procedures for new equipment/technology and document all system modifications.
• Install and maintain Process Control Instruments, both pneumatic and electronic.
• Repair, calibrate, and clean instruments, pressure switches, flow tubes, and gauges to minimize downtime and optimize pneumatic/electronic equipment.
• Maintain flow of process, ensuring proper machine settings and speeds.
• Monitor key process points and maintain records to ensure compliance with standards.
• Troubleshoot line performance issues and assist in corrections.
• Install, adjust and repair processing equipment per specifications.
• Maintain equipment via a Planned Maintenance Program.
• Ensure safety by monitoring compliance with procedures and safety rules.
• Keep maintenance and production areas clean and safe; ensure Good Manufacturing Practices compliance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding

PLC programming

Machining

Mechanical repair

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Safety compliance

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Technical certificate

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Grinder

Job description

Raise in Faribault, MN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support daily production operations. You will troubleshoot control systems, repair machinery, and perform preventive maintenance, welding, and machining tasks to keep equipment running smoothly.

The role requires 1–3 years in a multi-shift facility with strong electrical, mechanical, and safety skills and the ability to read schematics and operate fabrication tools. Forklift cert and valid license preferred.