Maintenance Technician

Manpower, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Manufacturing Industry in Rice, MN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the Maintenance Department supporting production operations. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to maintenance, which will align successfully in the organization.

Role involves electrical troubleshooting, VFD installation/configuration, and preventive maintenance with focus on safety and quality; shift is 2nd (3 PM - 11 PM).

Qualifications

• Hands-on troubleshooting with Allen-Bradley VFDs (PowerFlex 525 or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of three-phase power, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, sensors.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout, electrical safety and industrial safety practices.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair on production equipment.
• Install, configure, program, and troubleshoot VFDs and drive systems for conveyors and packaging equipment.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical and electromechanical systems.
• Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC ladder logic, and manuals.
• Support mechanical maintenance tasks as needed (bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, pneumatics).

Skills

Allen-Bradley VFDs

Three-phase power

Motor controls

PLCs

Electrical safety

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or trade school preferred

Tools

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Our client, Food Manufacturing Industry is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be part of the Maintenance Department supporting production operations. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to maintenance, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Rice, MN

Pay Range: $25-$35/hour, based on experience

Shift: 2nd Shift (3 PM - 11 PM)

What's the Job?

• Perform electrical troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair on production equipment, control panels, motors, sensors, and power distribution systems.
• Install, configure, program, parameterize, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley VFDs (PowerFlex series and similar); diagnose faults, replace drives, for conveyors, shredders/dicers, Fanuc Robot and Matrix VFFS packaging equipment.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical and electromechanical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC ladder logic, and technical manuals.
• Support mechanical maintenance tasks as needed (bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, pneumatics).

What's Needed?

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and working with Allen-Bradley VFDs (PowerFlex 525 or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of three-phase power, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred), sensors, and basic industrial controls.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use multimeters, clamp meters, and other diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout, electrical safety, and industrial safety practices.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or trade school preferred.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic food production environment with a focus on safety and quality.
• Hands-on experience with advanced electrical troubleshooting and VFD systems.
• Potential for career growth and skill development.
• Supportive team environment committed to safety and continuous improvement.
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and skills.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)