2nd-Shift Mechanic & Facilities Technician

Taher; Plymouth, Northern (MN, KY); 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 hands-on role blends mechanical troubleshooting with facilities oversight, vendor coordination, and preventive maintenance planning.

Based in Plymouth, MN, the position supports production uptime and facility needs, travels locally between site locations as needed, and reports to the Plant Manager.

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 travel locally as needed and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production lines, metal detectors, pallet wrappers, and other food manufacturing equipment.
• Coordinate service with contracted maintenance vendors; obtain quotes and schedule repairs.
• Support implementation of new equipment, upgrades, and layout changes.
• Develop and maintain PM schedules for all production and facilities equipment.
• Ensure facility safety, compliance, and readiness for audits.

Skills

Technical Aptitude

Problem Solving

Organization & Reliability

Driver's license

Job description

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

Based in Plymouth, MN, the position supports production uptime and facility needs, travels locally between site locations as needed, and reports to the Plant Manager.