Maintenance Technician

Agropur; Minnesota; On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 7%

Paid time off day 1

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Bonus program

Shoe allowance

Job summary

Agropur in Le Sueur, MN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep processing and packaging equipment running reliably and safely. The role involves routine and breakdown maintenance, troubleshooting, and adherence to all safety and regulatory standards.

You will read equipment manuals, perform preventive maintenance, and coordinate with production to minimize downtime. The position requires mechanical and electrical aptitude and a high school diploma, with day-one PTO and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of maintenance/repair experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently perform regular and preventative maintenance on plant equipment and grounds in accordance with SOPs and safety policies.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment as needed during production.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Repair or update and install equipment as needed and read/interprets equipment manuals and work orders.
• Perform troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Complete and update work orders in in-house systems and maintain routine records.
• Collaborate with production to minimize downtime while maintaining quality.
• Perform buildings and grounds maintenance as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of all plant area processes.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders precisely.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Type:

Regular

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

At Agropur, we believe in saying things as they are: clear, factual, and respectful communication to make the right decisions.

An environment where expectations are clear:

• $30.19/hour
• 6:00am - 6:00pm / 2-2-3 Schedule
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 7% company match
• Paid Time Off (available on day 1)
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Bonus Program
• Shoe Allowance

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician in Le Sueur, MN.

The Maintenance Technician performs routine and break down maintenance on processing and packaging equipment, and is responsible for keeping the plant running and in compliance with all rules and regulations by using safe methods of equipment repair/upkeep. The Maintenance Technician II performs repairs as needed by the department, troubleshoots processes, manages and administers the preventive maintenance program, and assists with machine set ups and rebuilds as needed.

Your key responsibilities:

• Efficiently perform regular and preventative maintenance related to the plant, equipment, and grounds in compliance with standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, and safety policies as enforced by OSHA.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment during the production process as needed.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Effectively perform and assist in repair or updating and installation of equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting of equipment, including both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Complete and update work orders using in-house systems.
• Complete and maintain routine and preventive records and logs.
• Works closely with production to minimize downtime while maintaining quality.
• Perform buildings and grounds maintenance/up-keep as needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all plant area processes.
• Accurately read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.

What we expect from you in this role:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two (2) years of maintenance/repair experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude required.

A work environment where speaking plainly creates clarity that accelerates action and results.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.