Maintenance Technician - Food Manufacturing (2nd/3rd Shift)

QUALI TECH; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

QualiTech LLC in Chaska, Minnesota, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations. This hands-on role troubleshoots complex equipment, performs preventive maintenance, and supports installations and upgrades to keep production safe and efficient.

You'll work across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, HVAC, and boiler systems, collaborate with Production, Engineering, and outside vendors, and help improve equipment reliability and uptime through proactive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5+ years of industrial maintenance or equivalent experience.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.
• Experience working with AC/DC high- and low-voltage systems.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools, pipe threading, and TIG welding.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, specifications, procedures, and technical instructions.
• Valid Minnesota Special Engineer Boiler License, or ability to obtain one.
• Forklift experience/certification, including stand‑up and sit‑down forklifts.
• Experience with maintenance or asset management systems such as Fiix or MP2.
• Manufacturing experience; FDA-regulated environment valued.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and install production equipment and systems.
• Diagnose and repair gears, bearings, drives, gearboxes, motors, sensors, PLCs, actuators, power supplies, transformers, and heating/cooling controls.
• Troubleshoot low- and high-voltage AC/DC electrical systems.
• Maintain and repair pneumatic systems, including compressors, actuators, sensors, and logic circuits.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, lubrication, and repairs on production equipment and HVAC systems.
• Maintain, inspect, test, and operate steam boilers and related equipment.
• Fabricate equipment and replacement parts using welding and basic machining.
• Support the design, procurement, installation, and upgrade of production equipment.
• Play an active role in large-scale production and facility upgrades and equipment changeovers.
• Work with outside vendors and contractors when specialized support is required.
• Coach production operators on basic equipment maintenance and proper equipment care.
• Maintain accurate work orders and maintenance documentation.
• Communicate equipment issues, project progress, and repair status to department leadership.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment while following established quality and safety requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

HVAC systems

Pneumatic systems

Welding

Preventive maintenance

Machine installation

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Fiix

MP2

Job description

QualiTech LLC in Chaska, Minnesota, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations. This hands-on role troubleshoots complex equipment, performs preventive maintenance, and supports installations and upgrades to keep production safe and efficient.

You'll work across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, HVAC, and boiler systems, collaborate with Production, Engineering, and outside vendors, and help improve equipment reliability and uptime through proactive