Hands-On Maintenance Technician Apprentice

VanTran Industries, Inc.; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 days PTO at 3 months

Health benefits: HMO Medical Plan

Voluntary Life

Aflac Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

VanTran Industries, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician Apprentice for our Minnesota manufacturing site.

This entry‑level role provides hands‑on training under the Maintenance Supervisor to develop foundational maintenance skills and prepare you for advancement to a full Maintenance Technician position. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machines and facility systems, document activities in CMMS, and support safety, 5S, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 4 years of industrial maintenance experience required.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with maintenance tools, diagnostic equipment, and CMMS systems preferred.
• Welding, fabrication, or PLC experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machines, tools, and facility systems.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.
• Install new or replacement machinery and equipment per specifications.
• Respond to breakdowns to minimize production interruptions.
• Document maintenance activities in CMMS.
• Identify reliability issues and recommend solutions.
• Use schematics and manuals for troubleshooting.
• Support predictive maintenance programs like vibration analysis and lubrication checks.
• Ensure OSHA and safety policy compliance.
• Maintain shop areas, tools, and inventory.
• Coordinate with Production and Engineering to schedule maintenance.
• Participate in safety and 5S initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Perform basic fabrication, welding, or electrical wiring as needed.
• Provide input to improve procedures and performance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Diagnostic equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

VanTran Industries, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician Apprentice for our Minnesota manufacturing site.

This entry‑level role provides hands‑on training under the Maintenance Supervisor to develop foundational maintenance skills and prepare you for advancement to a full Maintenance Technician position. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machines and facility systems, document activities in CMMS, and support safety, 5S, and continuous improvement