2nd Shift Vehicle Maintenance Tech — Welding & Forklift

Performance Pet Products; Redwood Falls (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

401K match

Night shift differential

Weekend differential

Job summary

Farmers Union Industries, LLC (FUI) in Redwood Falls, MN is hiring for Vehicle Maintenance on 2nd Shift. Starting wage is $25.92 per hour with a $2 premium for certified candidates, plus night and weekend differentials and regular pay increases.

Responsibilities include maintenance on trailers and facility vehicles, preventive maintenance, and prompt repair response. Benefits include health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, and a strong 401K match.

Qualifications

• Previous automotive repair experience preferred; personal repair experience acceptable.
• Welding experience and/or willingness to learn wire feed welding.
• Interest in becoming DOT certified, preferred.
• Experience operating skid steer and forklift; in-house certification possible.
• Mechanical aptitude and proficiency with diagnostic tools.
• Ability to read service manuals and use manuals to solve problems.
• Basic math skills and ability to record data clearly.
• Ability to use basic computer systems and drive a company vehicle if needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and inspections on trailers and facility vehicles including semi-trucks, yard trucks, forklifts, and skid steers.
• Complete preventative maintenance like oil/filters, fluids, brakes, and tires inspections.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and prioritize repairs to limit downtime.
• Operate welding, acetylene torches, plasma cutters and fabrication equipment as needed.
• Document materials used and time spent; coordinate with managers for parts supply.
• Assist in transporting vehicles to external repair shops when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Farmers Union Industries, LLC (FUI) in Redwood Falls, MN is hiring for Vehicle Maintenance on 2nd Shift. Starting wage is $25.92 per hour with a $2 premium for certified candidates, plus night and weekend differentials and regular pay increases.

Responsibilities include maintenance on trailers and facility vehicles, preventive maintenance, and prompt repair response. Benefits include health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, and a strong 401K match.