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Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Full Time Manual Labor St. Peter, MN, US
2 days ago Requisition ID: 1239
Salary Range: US$26.00 To US$31.00 Hourly
Job Title: Maintenance – Aluminum Boat Manufacturing
Location:St. Peter, MN
Reports To: Production Manager
Company: Alumacraft Boat Company
At Alumacraft, we build more than just boats—we build community. As a proud leader in aluminum boat manufacturing, we are committed to delivering high-quality products while fostering a family-oriented, employee-centered, and fun working environment. We offer a full range of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with 4% match, and a performance-based bonus plan.
Position Summary:
We are looking for a Maintenance Technician who will report to the Production Manager. This position is tasked with supporting the production of aluminum fishing boats by ensuring facilities, equipment and property is maintained in good, safe and operable condition.
The starting hourly pay rate for this will range from 26.00 to 31.00. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings and property does not deteriorate.
- Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.
- Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as: hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
- Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
- Inspect, operate, or test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work in a computer maintenance management system including job instructions, time spent, parts used, and hours worked.
- Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
- Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
- Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.
- Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms.
- Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
- Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
- Clean work area and maintain walkways free of litter and clutter, clean machines, sweep aluminum chips and other debris, keep personal effects stored appropriately.
- Participate in daily morning meetings including stretching activities, assist with incident investigations, continuous improvement initiatives, and quality improvements.
- Follow all internal processes and procedures including incident reporting, rework escalation, and stop-call-wait.
- Assist in training other employees on equipment and department procedures, engage in effective conversations with team members and leaders, elevate and discuss issues or potential issues to leads and supervisors.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED along with a minimum of 1 year of related experience.
- Will also consider those with a Certified Maintenance Technician (CMT) with 0 - 1 year of experience.
- Demonstrated basic computer skills and experience with software for programming machines.
- Ability to prioritize jobs and communicate necessary information to peers and supervisors.
- Demonstrated understanding of machine guarding, machine isolation (LOTO), and general safety operating procedures.
- Experience reading operating manuals, written programs, and written instructions.
- Ability to follow instructions and effectively execute procedures.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Valid Class D Driver's License.
Preferred:
- OSHA 10
- Experience with quality systems in a customer driven manufacturing environment.
- Experience operating a forklift.
- Experience performing isolation procedures (LOTO).
- Courage and willingness to stop and question unsafe work.
- Patience and practicality while working under pressure.
Why Join Us?
- Employee-centered culturethat values your contributions.
- Family-oriented atmospherewhere work-life balance matters.
- Fun and engaging workplacewith supportive local leadership.
- Competitive compensation andcomprehensive benefits package.