Industrial Maintenance Technician - Food Manufacturing (2nd/3rd Shift)

QUALI TECH; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

QualiTech LLC in Chaska, Minnesota is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations. You will troubleshoot complex equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and assist with installations and upgrades to keep the facility safe and efficient.

You will work across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, boiler, and production systems, collaborating with multiple teams and outside vendors to improve reliability while adhering to quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5+ years of industrial maintenance or equivalent experience.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with AC/DC high- and low-voltage systems.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools, pipe threading, and TIG welding.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, specifications, procedures, and technical instructions.
• Valid Minnesota Special Engineer Boiler License, or ability to obtain one.
• Forklift experience/certification, including stand‑up and sit‑down forklifts.
• Experience with maintenance or asset management systems such as Fiix or MP2.
• Manufacturing experience required; experience working in an FDA‑regulated environment is valuable.
• Strong troubleshooting, critical thinking, organization, and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Support equipment installations and upgrades.
• Maintain production facility operating safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and vendors to improve equipment reliability.
• Work across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, HVAC, boiler, welding, and production systems.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

AC/DC high/low voltage

Hand & power tools

TIG welding

Reading schematics/blueprints

Safety & asset reliability

Independence with teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED + 5+ years experience

2-year technical degree preferred

Tools

Fiix

MP2

Forklift certification

Job description

QualiTech LLC in Chaska, Minnesota is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations. You will troubleshoot complex equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and assist with installations and upgrades to keep the facility safe and efficient.

You will work across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, boiler, and production systems, collaborating with multiple teams and outside vendors to improve reliability while adhering to quality and safety standards.