2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

Gilder Search Group; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Paid holidays

MN Earned Sick & Safe Time

Weekly paychecks

Job summary

Konik is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Faribault, MN for the 6:00 PM–6:00 AM shift, 2-on 2-off. The role supports daily production by troubleshooting, repairing, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement of mechanical and electrical equipment.

You will troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, diagnose PLC/HMI/VFD and motor issues, perform calibrations, use machining tools, and document repairs while adhering to safety and GMP requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational education preferred.
• 1-3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems and controls.
• Experience servicing VFDs, electric motors, starters, and/or servo motors.
• Welding, machining, and GMP experience is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, dependability, and safety awareness.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly and work primarily standing for extended periods.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic production equipment
• Diagnose and support PLC, HMI, VFD, motor, starter, servo motor, and control system issues
• Install, adjust, repair, and maintain processing equipment and pneumatic/electronic process control instruments
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and equipment repairs to minimize production downtime
• Use machining and fabrication equipment, including lathes, drill presses, grinders, and arc/wire-feed welders
• Document repairs, equipment modifications, work orders, and maintenance activities while following safety and GMP requirements

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Preventive maintenance

Reading blueprints

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational education preferred

Tools

PLC

HMI

VFD

Servo motors

Hydraulic systems

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Faribault, MN | 6:00 PM-6:00 AM | 2-on, 2-off | $24.85-$30.00/hr + $1.50/hr 2nd Shift Differential

Konik is partnering with a manufacturing company to hire a Maintenance Technician. The technician will support daily production operations through troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement of mechanical and electrical equipment.

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic production equipment
• Diagnose and support PLC, HMI, VFD, motor, starter, servo motor, and control system issues
• Install, adjust, repair, and maintain processing equipment and pneumatic/electronic process control instruments
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and equipment repairs to minimize production downtime
• Use machining and fabrication equipment, including lathes, drill presses, grinders, and arc/wire-feed welders
• Document repairs, equipment modifications, work orders, and maintenance activities while following safety and GMP requirements

Maintenance Technician Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational education preferred
• 1-3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems and controls
• Experience servicing VFDs, electric motors, starters, and/or servo motors
• Welding, machining, and food production/GMP experience is a plus
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, dependability, and safety awareness
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly and work primarily standing for extended periods
• Valid driver's license required

Benefits:

• Health & dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• MN Earned Sick & Safe Time
• Weekly paychecks

Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception, and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.