Maintenance Technician (1st Shift) – Le Sueur, Minnesota

AHU Technologies INC.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Medical and Dental Insurance

Flexible PTO/UTO Policy

401(k) with Company Match

Company-Paid Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Plan

Career Advancement Opportunities

Formal Leadership Development

Education Reimbursement Program

Employee Recognition and Awards

Appreciation Events and Activities

Job summary

AHU Technologies Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Le Sueur, MN to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve manufacturing machinery and facility systems. The role emphasizes maximizing uptime through preventive maintenance, complex troubleshooting, and inspections.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, installing upgrades, and documenting service activities. The job requires strong mechanical/electrical skills, familiarity with PLCs and robotics, and ability to lift up to 40

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience in a machining environment is preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs, robotics, automation, and computer controls.
• Ability to use measurement instruments, hand tools, and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and precision.
• Lifting up to 40 lbs when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maximize uptime of manufacturing machinery, equipment, and facilities through regular inspections, servicing, maintenance, and calibration.
• Perform complex troubleshooting, installation, modification, fabrication, repair, assembly, rebuilding, testing, and inspections.
• Maintain and repair electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Install new equipment and upgrades.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure equipment functionality.
• Prepare detailed service reports documenting issues and troubleshooting activities.
• Record, track, and analyze maintenance activities using computerized software.
• Read schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, work orders, and equipment manuals.
• Use measurement instruments and diagnostic tools.
• Develop and recommend equipment improvements and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Diagnose equipment problems and recommend future repairs.
• Work independently following established procedures.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

PLCs

Robotics

Automation

Computer controls

Measurement instruments

Hand tools

Technical documentation

Attention to detail

Manual lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLCs

Robotics

Automation

Computer controls

Job description

Location: Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Pay Rate: $28.00–$36.66 per hour
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
Overtime: Saturdays as needed

1. Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing machinery, equipment, and facility systems. The role focuses on maximizing equipment uptime through preventive maintenance, complex troubleshooting, equipment installation, repairs, and inspections.

2. Primary Responsibilities & Duties

• Maximize uptime of manufacturing machinery, equipment, and facilities through regular inspections, servicing, maintenance, and calibration.
• Perform complex troubleshooting, installation, modification, fabrication, repair, assembly, rebuilding, testing, and inspections.
• Maintain and repair a wide range of systems, including:
  • Electronic and electrical systems.
  • Mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • PLCs, electronics, and computer controls.
  • Robotics, automation, machinery, motors, and controls.
• Install new equipment and upgrades.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to ensure equipment functionality.
• Prepare detailed service reports documenting issues and troubleshooting activities.
• Record, track, and analyze maintenance activities using computerized software.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, work orders, and equipment manuals.
• Use specialized measurement instruments and diagnostic tools.
• Develop and recommend equipment improvements and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Diagnose equipment problems and recommend future repairs.
• Work independently while following established procedures.

3. Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a machining environment.
• Additional education, training, or certifications may be required.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs, robotics, automation, and computer controls.
• Ability to use measurement instruments, hand tools, and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and precision.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. when necessary.

4. Physical & Functional Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to push and pull up to 100 lbs.
• Perform reaching, overhead lifting, carrying, crouching, and bending.
• Ability to use hand tools and perform power gripping and wrist-turning movements.
• Ability to operate a forklift when required.
• Walk, sit, or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks.
• Ability to inspect, handle, and evaluate product quality.
• Read and understand written English-language work instructions.
• Work in non-climate-controlled environments, including hot and humid conditions.
• Climb ladders and stairs of varying heights.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including:
  • Protective footwear.
  • Hearing protection.
  • Protective eyewear.
  • Gloves.
  • Additional task‑specific PPE.

5. Benefits

• Generous Medical and Dental Insurance.
• Flexible PTO/UTO Policy.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Formal Leadership Development.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Employee Recognition and Awards.
• Employee Appreciation Events, Fishing Contests, Christmas Turkeys, Potlucks, and Appreciation Meals.

Additional Benefits Listed on LinkedIn:

• Dental Insurance.
• 401(k).