MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Anderson Dahlen Inc.; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Dahlen Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Ramsey, MN to ensure uninterrupted production by maintaining facilities and equipment at high reliability.

The role includes repairing, maintaining, and fabricating components, reading blueprints, and collaborating with safety and engineering teams. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in industrial maintenance, basic PC skills, and experience with a range of fabrication tools.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in industrial maintenance or machine tool operation.
• 2 years of vocational or associate degree in machine tool or related technical discipline preferred.
• HVAC experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and usage of basic hand/power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to perform light-duty machining and welding.
• Experience in diagnosing pneumatic and hydraulic systems problems.
• 3-phase high voltage and DC electrical knowledge required.
• Experience with metal fabrication equipment (press brakes, welders, shears, grinders, sanders, CNC mills, lathes) is helpful.
• Basic PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, installs, and maintains machinery, equipment, structures, and electrical systems using tools and blueprints.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts.
• Dismantles machines to install parts.
• Operate cutting torch or welding equipment as needed.
• Fabricate and repair counters, benches, partitions, and other structures.
• Update maintenance records in the company's maintenance software.
• Inspect and test machinery and equipment using test equipment.
• Perform repairs and maintenance to structures, buildings, and property.
• Maintain building facilities including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting.
• Support annual/quarterly life safety, building, and equipment tests.
• Comply with safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Coordinate with EHS and Engineering to ensure safe operation of systems.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Read blueprints

Read schematics

Mechanical aptitude

Machining & welding

Pneumatic/hydraulic troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge (3-phase/ DC)

Tool handling (hand/power)

Education

2-year vocational or associate degree in machine tool or technical discipline

Tools

Press brakes

Welding equipment

Shears

Grinders

Sanders

CNC mills

Lathes

Job description

Anderson Dahlen provides world-class specialty alloy fabrication and custom equipment manufacturing services. For more than 80 years, we have provided our customers with unparalleled craftsmanship and expertise across a wide range of projects in the food, pharmaceutical, industrial, and vacuum science markets. Located in Ramsey, MN, our team delivers end-to-end equipment fabrication and contract manufacturing with in-house precision fabrication, including cutting, forming, machining, welding, finishing, and complex assemblies. Anderson Dahlen is ISO 9001:2015 certified, as well as ASME, AWS, and PED compliant. Anderson Dahlen proudly joined the Gray family of companies in September 2020. Gray Inc. is a family-owned, fully integrated industrial design-builder based in Lexington, KY.

The wage range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $28-$35/hour.

Our comprehensive health plan options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, provide our team members with the tools they need for treatment, preventative care, exams, and prescriptions. ADI’s life, disability, and supplemental insurance options provide peace of mind and support to rely on in challenging times. Our team members overseas are offered private health insurance, life insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP).

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the uninterrupted flow of production by ensuring facilities, buildings, and equipment used at the site are in good working order and in the highest state of reliability.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Repairs, installs, and maintains machinery, equipment, physical structures, and electrical systems by following specifications, blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings using hand tools, power tools, hoists, cranes, and measuring and testing instruments.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Dismantles machines and equipment to install new or repaired parts.
• May operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• May fabricate and repair counters, benches, partitions, and other structures of general construction, and participate in moving office partitions and furniture.
• Utilization and records updates within the company’s maintenance control software.
• Inspects and tests machinery and equipment, using electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Performs repairs and maintenance to the physical structures, buildings, and property.
• Maintains building facilities by making routine repairs, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting.
• Support the annual/quarterly tests and inspections, including life safety, building, and equipment.
• Works safely and complies with all established safety rules and work practices, and is responsible for lock-out tag-out.
• Liaison with the Environmental Health & Safety Manager and Engineering to ensure building systems, machinery, and equipment are operating in the safest capacity.
• Functions as a technical resource for all departments and, as such, is consistently able to communicate clearly and effectively with both technical personnel and non-technical personnel in an appropriate and understandable manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in industrial maintenance or machine tool operation.
• 2 years of vocational or associate degree in machine tool or related technical discipline preferred.
• HVAC experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and usage of basic hand/power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to perform light-duty machining and welding.
• Experience in diagnosing pneumatic and hydraulic systems problems.
• 3-phase high voltage and DC electrical knowledge required.
• Experience with metal fabrication equipment, including press brakes, welders, shears, grinders, sanders, CNC mills, and lathes, is helpful.
• Basic PC skills

Physical Requirements

The company fosters a manufacturing-type environment. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift/Carry-0-10 lbs. continuously, 11-50 lbs. frequently, 51-100 lbs. never
• Push/Pull-0-25 lbs. continuously, 26-100 lbs. frequently
• Bend- 34-66% during an 8-hour shift.
• Twist/Turn- 34-66% during an 8-hour shift.
• Kneel/Squat- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift.
• Sit- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift.Stand/Walk- 67-100% during an 8-hour shift.
• Overhead Reaching- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift.
• Ladder/Stair Climb- 0-33% during an 8-hour shift.

EEO DISCLAIMER

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Compensation details

28-34 Hourly Wage