Maintenance Mechanic II

Kurt Manufacturing; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 86,651,040 - 118,473,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

HSA

ESOP

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kurt Manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic II for the 2nd shift to repair and maintain production machinery. You will diagnose issues, rebuild components, and perform preventive maintenance to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of related industrial experience; 4 years and electrical certifications are preferred. A 20% shift differential applies to the base pay for the 2nd shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• 2 years of related experience in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, maintain machinery and equipment used in production.
• Diagnose machine malfunctions and operating difficulties.
• Rebuild machines and replace worn components as needed.
• Inspect parts using measuring instruments and ensure tolerances.
• Adjust functional parts and control instruments.
• Fabricate repair parts with machine shop tools and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production machines per manuals.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

PLC knowledge

Robotics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrical Certificate

Tools

PLC systems

Robotics equipment

Job description

Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6:00 AM

At Kurt Machining our employee experience and ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges set us apart. We provide precision CNC-machining services utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing, quality, and automation technology. Since 1946 we have delivered innovative solutions to the world’s most demanding customers and industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, oil and energy.

Take a virtual tour of our Machining Division by clicking here!

The Maintenance Mechanic II is responsible for performing duties to repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyors systems, and hydraulic systems or tools.

2nd Shift:

3:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m., Monday - Thursday

Shift Differential:

Second shift employees are eligible for a 20% shift differential on top of base pay.

Compensation

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $30.24 to $40.32. The exact rate may be based on a combination of factors, including knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

Essential Functions

• Install, repair, rebuild, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment used in production and related services.
• Diagnose machine malfunctions and operating difficulties.
• Rebuild machines and overhaul troublesome components and attachments to involve dismantling, inspection, machining, or replacement of purchased parts.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Provides maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• May repair electrical equipment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• 2 years of related experience in an industrial environment

Preferred

• 4 years of related experience
• Electrical Certificate
• Background in PLC's and electronics
• Electrical
• Robotics,ABB and Fanuc
• Background in Die Cast or Plastic injection
• Strong trouble shooting skills

Kurt Manufacturing is proud to offer a broad benefits package to include:

• Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on your hire date.
• Health Care Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Physical Demand Factors

The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title. Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.

Strength Level Rating

Heavy work. Work involves exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

A worker in this job will frequently (from 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time):

• Reach by extending hands and arms
• Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands
• Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
• Judge distances and spatial relationships (see objects three-dimensionally)

The worker will occasionally (up to 1 / 3 of the time):

• Climb such as ascend/descend ladders, stairs, etc. Where body agility is emphasized
• Maintain balance to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching when moving about on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces
• Stoop by bending body downward and forward requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
• Kneel by bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s)
• Crouch by bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
• Crawl by moving about on hands and knees
• Perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touch
• Talk by expressing or exchanging communication by means of the spoken work to impart oral information
• Hear by perceiving the nature of sounds by ear
• Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus
• Identify and distinguish colors

100% employee owned, Kurt Machining is a division of Kurt Manufacturing headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Employees thrive in our fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and advance while delivering industry-leading parts and products. Kurt employees have the opportunity to work with some of the newest manufacturing technology available including 5-axis and multi-tasking machining, automation integration, robotics, and 3D printing. At Kurt Machining we embrace early-involvement engineering, lean manufacturing, and continuous-improvement practices.

What makes Kurt different? It starts with employee ownership, what we put into our products, passion that leads to profound pride, and the endless desire to deliver perfection on time, every time. That’s why we’ll never settle for good enough. It’s this dedication that created our legacy of excellence. If you are ready to transform your career with an industry leader, let us show you how owning something makes a difference.

Kurt Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces all individuals and what makes them unique. At Kurt we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If you are a qualifiedindividual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or an individual that has other barriers that limit your ability to access our on-line application system, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] to discuss alternative ways to apply for open positions.