Maintenance Technician – Hands-on Machinery, Day Shift

Barrett Petfood; Long Lake Township (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (company paid)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

7 paid holidays

Employee discounts

Complimentary pet food

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Barrett Petfood in Brainerd, Minnesota, is hiring a Full Time Equipment Maintenance Technician to maintain state‑of‑the‑art machinery and support production with preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance. The role emphasizes collaboration with production teams, safety compliance, and a customer‑centric approach to minimize downtime.

The position offers competitive hourly pay, two shifts, and a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot machinery and equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure preventive maintenance is thorough.
• Clear communication with team members about repairs and status.
• Customer-centric mindset to minimize downtime and protect product quality.
• Adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational skills to manage tasks and maintenance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on conveyors, grinders, mixers, mills, elevators, and packaging systems.
• Daily checks of motors, bearings, chains and belts on conveyors.
• Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and perform timely repairs.
• Maintain facility systems including boilers, compressors, HVAC, and utilities as required.
• Assist with installation, modification, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production issues.
• Work closely with production teams to prioritize repairs and minimize downtime.
• Identify root causes of recurring issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Follow all safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Customer-centric mindset

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Job description

Barrett Petfood in Brainerd, Minnesota, is hiring a Full Time Equipment Maintenance Technician to maintain state‑of‑the‑art machinery and support production with preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance. The role emphasizes collaboration with production teams, safety compliance, and a customer‑centric approach to minimize downtime.

The position offers competitive hourly pay, two shifts, and a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match.