2nd-Shift Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Redwood Area Chamber Ag; Redwood Falls (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

401K match

Job summary

Farmers Union Industries, LLC (FUI) in Redwood Falls, MN is hiring for Vehicle Maintenance on the 3rd shift. The role maintains trailers and facility vehicles, performs preventative maintenance, and responds to breakdowns, with a starting wage of $25.92 per hour plus a $2 premium for DOT-certified candidates.

Candidates will work Mon-Fri 11:00pm-7:00am, with additional hours possible. The job requires welding experience, forklift and skid steer operation, and ability to read manuals and use

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in automotive repair, preferred; personal experience in automotive repair, considered.
• Previous welding experience and/or willingness to learn wire feed (aluminum and steel) welding while on the job.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and inspections on trailers and all facility vehicles including semi-trucks, yard trucks, forklifts, and skid steers.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks such as oil and filter changes, filling fluids, and brake and tire inspections.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns at the facility or on the road.
• Prioritize repair projects to limit transportation and/or production downtime.
• Operate welders, acetylene torches, air plasma cutters, fabrication equipment, and/or other tools necessary to complete repairs.
• Document materials used and time spent on maintenance projects; turn in records and communicate supply needs with the Complex Manager (CBI Est) / Parts Coordinator (NRWF & LP), as needed
• Assist in transporting vehicles to external repair shops, if needed
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, as needed
• Comply with all regulatory and company compliance requirements including safety, environmental, and food/feed safety
• Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance
• Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

Skills

Automotive repair experience

Welding experience

DOT Certification

Forklift operation

Skid steer operation

Diagnostic tools proficiency

Reading manuals

Basic math

Computer systems

Driver's license / MVR

Multi-species facility operations

Tools

Forklift Certification

Skid Steer Operation

Diagnostic Tools

Job description

Farmers Union Industries, LLC (FUI) in Redwood Falls, MN is hiring for Vehicle Maintenance on the 3rd shift. The role maintains trailers and facility vehicles, performs preventative maintenance, and responds to breakdowns, with a starting wage of $25.92 per hour plus a $2 premium for DOT-certified candidates.

Candidates will work Mon-Fri 11:00pm-7:00am, with additional hours possible. The job requires welding experience, forklift and skid steer operation, and ability to read manuals and use