Maintenance Tech II - Food Plant Automation

CATALLIA MEXICAN FOODS, LLC

Eagan (MN)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

18 hours ago

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Job summary

Catallia Mexican Foods is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician II with expertise in food manufacturing. The role focuses on troubleshooting, servicing, repairing, and adjusting automated equipment and building systems to support safe, productive operations.

The technician will contribute to preventive maintenance programs, work with the maintenance team across shifts, and ensure compliance with safety and food safety policies. TIG welding and fabrication skills are required.

Qualifications

1–2 years in maintenance mechanics, electricity, and electronics with a Technical Certification, or 3–5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
Strong working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including 240V–480V equipment, basic wiring, outlets, and related electrical components.
Experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, and PanelView/HMI systems; PLC programming may be performed only with proper authorization.
Troubleshoot mechanical systems and basic electrical controls using a voltmeter, sensors, motors, and related equipment.
Experience with building systems and automated equipment, along with a high mechanical aptitude.
Proficient in equipment evaluation, installation, maintenance, and repair.
Experience with automated food processing equipment.
Proficient with a wide range of tools and applications.
Able to identify problems and respond appropriately.
Commitment to process improvement.
Must provide own basic hand tools (metric and standard).
Must have TIG welding and fabrication skills.

Responsibilities

Contribute to an effective, predictive, and preventive maintenance program (including repair, modification, and installation of equipment) to improve production efficiency and ensure optimum machine time availability. This will include Robotics, Automated Processing Equipment, HVAC systems, Refrigeration Systems, and other plant operational systems.
Regularly inspect plant facilities, production support systems, and equipment to support effective plant operation. Respond to “line calls” from production to assist with the uptime of the equipment.
Will occasionally communicate and work with outside contractors.
Maintain facility and equipment for safety (food and teammate) issues and respond appropriately.
Contribute to a fully operational maintenance shop by communicating needs and keeping the area neat and organized.
Communicate effectively with maintenance team members from other shifts to ensure clarity and continuity.
Follow instructions as directed by the Maintenance Manager or a designee of the Maintenance Manager.
Promote all plant safety, GMP’s and food safety policies and procedures.
Actively participate in Food Safety and Food Defense related activities.
Perform additional duties as directed.