Maintenance Assistant

Aim Transportation Solutions (Mechanic); Chatfield (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aim Transportation Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Assistant in Minnesota to support the Maintenance Department with routine repairs, servicing equipment, and basic troubleshooting. You will learn mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and general maintenance skills under experienced staff.

The role runs Monday to Thursday, 5am–3:30pm, totaling 40 hours per week. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a willingness to learn skilled trades, with a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn skilled maintenance trades.
• Ability to safely use basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with Maintenance Technicians, supervisors, and production employees.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Maintenance Technicians with repairs and troubleshooting.
• Perform routine and basic maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Adhere to safety, maintenance, and operating procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tool use

Following instructions

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

The Maintenance Assistant supports the Maintenance Department in maintaining, repairing, and servicing manufacturing equipment, facility systems, tools, and machinery. This position performs routine and basic maintenance tasks while assisting Maintenance Technicians and other skilled personnel with more complex repairs and troubleshooting.

The Maintenance Assistant is expected to develop mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and general maintenance skills through hands-on experience and training. The position works under the direction of experienced maintenance personnel and follows established safety, maintenance, and operating procedures.

This Position would be Monday - Thursday 5am - 3:30pm - 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn skilled maintenance trades.
• Ability to safely use basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with Maintenance Technicians, supervisors, and production employees.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• Previous manufacturing, maintenance, construction, automotive, agricultural, or skilled-trade experience.
• Technical school or vocational training in industrial maintenance, mechanics, electrical, welding, HVAC, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems.
• Welding or fabrication experience.