Maintenance Mechanic

Richardson International; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Richardson International in New Hope, MN, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain pasta production, packaging, and utility equipment, ensuring safe, reliable plant operations and compliance with food safety and quality standards.

You will document maintenance activities in CMMS, collaborate with Production, Operations, and Engineering, perform preventive maintenance and changeovers, install equipment, and uphold safety policies in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Formal technical training or apprenticeship in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including PLCs, relays, motors, and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and manuals.
• Knowledge of industrial utility systems (boilers, chilled water, compressed air, cooling towers).
• Experience safely operating hand/power tools in an industrial setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills across departments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production, packaging, warehouse, and utility equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and repairs per schedules and standards.
• Support installations, changeovers, and modifications by interpreting schematics and docs.
• Monitor and maintain plant utility systems to ensure proper operation.
• Accurately document maintenance activities within CMMS.
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, Engineering and others while upholding safety and quality.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Blueprints reading

Maintenance planning

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training or apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Job description

As part of Richardson's global agriculture and food business, our food and ingredients division plays a central role in connecting farm to table through our vertically integrated supply chain. As a leading pasta manufacturer, Richardson produces a wide range of high-quality dry pasta products for diverse markets and end uses.

Richardson provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic at our New Hope, MN pasta production facility. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving production, packaging, warehouse, and utility equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations while supporting food safety and quality standards.

Pay: $33.00

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production, packaging, warehouse, and utility equipment, including electrical systems, motors, control panels, conveyors, and related equipment to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and repairs in accordance with maintenance schedules, manufacturer recommendations, and plant standards.
• Support equipment installations, changeovers, modifications, and improvements by interpreting schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Monitor, inspect, and maintain plant utility systems, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, compressed air systems, and related equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Accurately document maintenance activities within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Partner with Production, Operations, Engineering, and other departments to troubleshoot issues while maintaining food safety, product quality, and workplace safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Formal technical training, certification, or apprenticeship in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with PLCs and/or relay logic, motors, motor controls, electrical panels, and diagnostic equipment such as volt/ohm meters and amp probes.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Working knowledge of industrial utility systems, including boilers, compressed air systems, chilled water, and cooling towers.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in a food manufacturing or other industrial manufacturing environment.
• Forklift or powered industrial truck experience, or the ability to obtain company certification.

Physical Requirements

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Crouch, kneel, stoop, reach above shoulders, bend,balance, climb, work on ladder, push,pull,grasp,feel,perform fine manipulation, lift/carry (up to 75 pounds),sit,standandwalkfor extended periods
• Work in dusty,highheat/humidityenvironment
• Effectively communicate using spoken and written language, including responding to plant communication systems such as overhead paging.