Industrial Maintenance Technician | Keep Production Running

Virnig Manufacturing, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Virnig Manufacturing, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure proper functioning, repair, and preventive maintenance of production machinery.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, request parts, perform routine inspections, and minimize downtime while upholding safety. Collaborating with outside technicians and production teams, you may assist with equipment upgrades or installations, organize repair records, and support daily maintenance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required); technical or vocational training preferred.
• Proven experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools commonly used in maintenance work.
• Forklift and hoist experience.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance software and reporting.
• Understanding of safety protocols and OSHA regulations.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, or on-call as needed.
• Certification in industrial maintenance (e.g., HVAC, PLC, welding) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Tool maintenance and repair (electric, air, and manual tools).
• Lifting equipment maintenance and repair (clamps, slings, hoists, jibs, etc.).
• Forklift maintenance and repairs.
• Building maintenance and repair (dock plates, doors, lights, HVAC, air handling, air lines, plumbing).
• Painting equipment maintenance and repair.
• Large machinery maintenance and repairs (laser, press brake, CNC).
• General electrical work that can be legally performed by a non-licensed individual.
• Perform lockout/tagout procedures when machines are being worked on.
• Organize and record repair and maintenance information in spreadsheets/graphics.
• Request and order adequate parts.
• Organize and perform safety inspections (forklifts, fire extinguishers, CO, etc.).
• Inform and enforce safety protocol to outside contractors.
• Periodically meet with Safety Committee and communicate ideas to Management.
• Grounds work (lawn care, general cleaning).
• Assist with new equipment installations and shop setup.
• Assist production as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training

Tools

Forklift operation

Hoist operation

Hand and power tools

Job description

Virnig Manufacturing, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure proper functioning, repair, and preventive maintenance of production machinery.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, request parts, perform routine inspections, and minimize downtime while upholding safety. Collaborating with outside technicians and production teams, you may assist with equipment upgrades or installations, organize repair records, and support daily maintenance