Maintenance Technician

Staffmark Group; Long Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Staffmark Group is hiring a Maintenance Technician for the 1st shift in Long Prairie, MN. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to keep production running safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a food-grade facility, solid math and reading skills, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel. Responsibilities include following safety procedures and supporting quality systems within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of related experience in a food-grade facility.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; PowerPoint knowledge.
• Must read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Performs planned, corrective and unplanned maintenance on specified equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment using available documentation.
• Ensure safety in the workplace by eliminating unsafe conditions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Supports Quality Systems.
• Protect Company assets by direct intervention of any condition affecting equipment or buildings.
• Executes the preventive maintenance program as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with standards.
• Maintains communication within the maintenance team for smooth shift transitions.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Reading & interpretation

Mathematical skills

English literacy

MS Word & Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HMIs

PLCs

Manufacturing controls

Job description

Now hiring for a Maintenance Technician - Direct Hire

Location: Long Prairie, MN

Pay Rate: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule: 1st Shift - 6 AM - 2 PM

You Know Duct Tape Isn't the Answer!

Looking for Maintenance Technician jobs in Long Prairie where your technical skills keep equipment operating at its best? This opportunity allows you to troubleshoot problems, perform repairs, and help maintain the systems that keep production moving safely and efficiently.

Job Dutied

• Performs planned, corrective and unplanned maintenance on specified equipment.
• Uses available documentation for equipment to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Ensure safety in the workplace by eliminating unsafe conditions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Supports Quality Systems.
• Protect Company assets by the direct intervention of any condition resulting in the abuse of equipment or buildings.
• Executes the preventive maintenance program as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Maintains communication (oral and written) within the maintenance team to ensure smooth shift transitions.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma, or GED

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years of related experience in a food grade facility.
• Dry goods and high-speed packaging experience preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages.
• Ability to solve practical problems and the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form.
• To perform in this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of business software, and manufacturing software (HMIs, PLCs, and manufacturing controls).
• Must possess the knowledge and understanding of basic math skills including weight calculations, averages, and percentages.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel, have working knowledge in PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Access knowledge a plus.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and work in a variety of industrial environments throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift equipment, tools, and replacement parts weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to safely work around moving machinery while following established safety procedures.
• Manual dexterity to operate tools, perform repairs, and inspect equipment.

Benefits

vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)

"They communicate and helped me understand what I was going to be doing at the job and what was expected of me." Staffmark Associate

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. Allapplicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors.