Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Maintenance Technician for an industrial manufacturing facility in Cottage Grove, MN. This permanent, on-site role offers shifts across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, with compensation up to $45/hour and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in industrial maintenance, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and experience with motors, PLCs, pneumatics, and hydraulics. Safety and reliability are valued at this site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with motors, controls, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot PLC systems.
• Food or beverage manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain conveyors, mixers, ovens, and packaging lines.
• Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot 3-phase motors, PLC-controlled systems, and VFDs.
• Work with pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Accurately document work orders, repairs, and parts usage.
• Follow OSHA, GMP, and food safety standards.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Motors & controls

PLC & schematics

Safety-oriented

Job description

Maintenance Technician Industrial Manufacturing- Direct Employment

Up to $45/hour | Overtime Available | Full Benefits

Full-Time | 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts Available

Are you an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician looking for top pay, steady hours, and long-term career growth? Join a modern, climate-controlled manufacturing facility in the South Metro that values skilled technicians and invests in reliable equipment and strong leadership.

This role is ideal for mechanically and electrically skilled technicians seeking stability, competitive compensation, and advancement opportunities.

What Youll Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for keeping production running safely and efficiently by maintaining and troubleshooting industrial equipment, including:

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial manufacturing equipment
• Maintain conveyors, mixers, ovens, and packaging lines
• Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime
• Troubleshoot 3-phase motors, PLC-controlled systems, and VFDs
• Work with pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
• Accurately document work orders, repairs, and parts usage
• Follow OSHA, GMP, and food safety standards

What Were Looking For

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with motors, controls, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot PLC systems
• Food or beverage manufacturing experience preferred, but not required
• Safety-focused, dependable, and detail-oriented

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay up to $45/hour, based on experience
• Overtime opportunities available
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cottage Grove, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Monthly bonus pending company performance401k with matchPTOPaid holidaysInsurance- Medical- Dental- Vision- Life

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cottage Grove,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.