Maintenance Technician: 2nd shift

Jack Links Protein Snacks; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure equipment and facilities operate smoothly in our Mankato location. This role involves regular maintenance tasks, troubleshooting issues, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should have strong mechanical skills and a high diploma or GED, with a focus on maintaining production efficiency in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401k participation

Paid holidays and paid time off

Competitive pay including a bonus plan

Discounted products

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing and facility maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics.
• Prior knowledge of food processing equipment is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot production machinery and facilities.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Ensure all work is performed according to OSHA and company safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Band Saw

Lathe

Welding equipment

PLC systems

Mechanical forklift

Job description

Company Description

At Jack Link’s, we feed the journey. We take pride in rolling up our sleeves and getting things done together. Fueled by creativity, passion, and a commitment to doing things the right way, we tackle the hard stuff first and focus on real progress, bold moves, and no excuses. We create opportunities, celebrate wins, own our misses, and push forward as a team, knowing our strength comes from supporting one another and having fun along the way. We cultivate a workplace where passion meets purpose and our Team Members are inspired, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions.

If you’re ready to make a difference and build something meaningful, we want you!

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Headquartered in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s is strategically positioned with production, distribution, and support centers in key locations throughout North America, Brazil, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. This global network allows Jack Link's to deliver a wide variety of high-quality, great tasting protein snacks to consumers around the world. The company’s portfolio of brands includes Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, Wild River, Golden Island, Country Fresh Meats, BiFi, Peperami , Mariani and Local Legends Meat Snacks.

Job Description

Shift: Mon - Thurs ; 3:00PM - 2:30AM

The maintenance technician’s role is to keep the plant and equipment running in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains and repairs building and equipment. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Manage start-up to make sure equipment is in proper operating condition.
• Demand Maintenance as assigned: Skill in diagnosing equipment defects and making necessary repairs.
• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot machinery, ovens, mechanical lift trucks, and facilities problems as needed for production issues and efficiency.
• Safety operate various machines, including a Band Saw, Break Press, Mill, Lathe, Grinder, etc.
• Inspect machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Maintain all areas of the shop, boiler room, and the interior/exterior of the plant.
• Troubleshoot electrical functions (i.e. motors, controls, PLC function, and other basic wiring)
• Confers with management and suppliers to resolve maintenance problems and recommends measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment
• Complete Preventative Maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Assist with inventory control of tools and parts on hand.
• Work with tools and power equipment as well as material handling.
• Operate mechanical forklift, pallet jack, battery-changer and stock picker.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Safety:

• Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor/manager.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Qualifications

Required Education:High school diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing.
• Facility maintenance experience preferred
• Industrial mechanical experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics
• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical safety practices
• Prior Knowledge of food processing equipment helpful.
• Electrical and electrical troubleshooting of 120/240/480 3ph systems.
• Troubleshooting PLC and frequency drives.
• Welding (both MIG and TIG).
• Bachelor’s Degree Machining or Electrical

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and/or maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine breakdown, preventive maintenance and other maintenance related reports and correspondence.
• Intermediate verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to add and subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge of the materials, tools, methods, and techniques used in the mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic trades (i.e. welding, tap measure, band saw, lathe, caliper, micrometer, etc.).
• Self-motivated, able to work unsupervised and with teams
• Project oriented
• Multi-tasking ability
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Work well with others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and team members

Additional Information

The starting rate for this role is $21.75- 28.87(Hourly). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Jack link's is a family-owned, family-run business, and the #1 manufacturer of protein snacks worldwide.

We offer:

• Steady, predictable shifts
• A passionate team
• Strong family values
• Career opportunities with a goal to promote from within
• Competitive pay including a bonus plan
• Great benefits including a medical plan, dental plan and vision plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Discounted product

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Jack Link's is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify
Jack Link's provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new Team Member’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that Jack Link’s has violated our responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).