Maintenance Technician II

CATALLIA MEXICAN FOODS, LLC; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Catallia Mexican Foods, LLC in Saint Paul, MN is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician II to troubleshoot, service, repair, and adjust automated equipment and building systems. You will work with the maintenance team to ensure safety, productivity, and continuous operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The role involves preventive maintenance, coordination with contractors, and adherence to GMP/food safety policies.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in maintenance mechanics or 3–5+ years in industrial maintenance with cert.
• Strong knowledge of 240–480V electrical systems and components.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, and HMI systems with authorization if programming.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on robotics, HVAC, refrigeration, and plant systems.
• Respond to line calls to maximize uptime and support production.
• Coordinate with outside contractors when needed.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized maintenance shop and areas.

Skills

Maintenance mechanics

Electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

VFDs

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Tool proficiency

TIG welding

Education

Technical Certification

High school diploma

Tools

PanelView/HMI

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Job description

Catallia Mexican Foods is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician II with expertise in food manufacturing to join our team!

1st Shift: 7:00 a.m. - 03:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday, every other Saturday or Sunday)

Position Overview

This is a hands-on position and will require the individual to troubleshoot, service, repair, and adjust automated equipment and building systems. This individual will be responsible for contributing to a consistent, safe, and productive work environment and adhering to operational and personnel policies and procedures. With a focus on the success of the overall operation, the individual will work closely with the maintenance team to handle repairs of automated equipment and other scheduled maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Contribute to an effective, predictive, and preventive maintenance program (including repair, modification, and installation of equipment) to improve production efficiency and ensure optimum machine time availability. This will include Robotics, Automated Processing Equipment, HVAC systems, Refrigeration Systems, and other plant operational systems.
• Regularly inspect plant facilities, production support systems, and equipment to support effective plant operation. Respond to “line calls” from production to assist with the uptime of the equipment.
• Will occasionally communicate and work with outside contractors.
• Maintain facility and equipment for safety (food and teammate) issues and respond appropriately.
• Contribute to a fully operational maintenance shop by communicating needs and keeping the area neat and organized.
• Communicate effectively with maintenance team members from other shifts to ensure clarity and continuity.
• Follow instructions as directed by the Maintenance Manager or a designee of the Maintenance Manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Promote all plant safety, GMP's and food safety policies and procedures
• Actively participate in Food Safety and Food Defense related activities
• Perform additional duties as directed.

Basic qualifications

• Must have 1-2 years of experience in maintenance mechanics, electricity, and electronics with a Technical Certification, or 3-5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Must have strong working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including 240V-480V equipment, basic wiring, outlets, and related electrical components.
• Must have experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, and PanelView/HMI systems; PLC programming may be performed only with proper authorization.
• Must be able to troubleshoot mechanical systems and basic electrical controls using a voltmeter, sensors, motors, and related equipment.
• Must have experience with building systems and automated equipment, along with a high mechanical aptitude.
• Must be proficient in equipment evaluation, installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Must have experience with automated food processing equipment.
• Must be proficient with a wide range of tools and applications.
• Must be able to identify problems and respond appropriately.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to process improvement.
• Must provide own basic hand tools (metric and standard).
• Must have TIG welding and fabrication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, and bend throughout the assigned shift.
• Must be comfortable performing repetitive movements and tasks.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be comfortable working in a hot environment.
• Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a food production or bakery environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to work alone or on teams.
• Hands-on individual.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-motivated.
• Flexibility.
• Integrity.

Position Backup

• Absences covered by other Maintenance Technicians as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or a designee of the Maintenance Manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Catallia Mexican Foods is an Equal Opportunity EmployerWe provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Compensation details:

34-38 Hourly Wage