Maintenance Technician II - Food Plant Automation

CATALLIA MEXICAN FOODS, LLC; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Catallia Mexican Foods is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician II to troubleshoot, service, repair, and adjust automated equipment and building systems in a food manufacturing environment. 1st shift 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

(Monday–Friday, every other Saturday or Sunday). The role requires strong electrical, PLC, VFD, and welding skills and collaboration with the maintenance team to ensure uptime and safety.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Regularly inspect plant facilities, production support systems, and equipment to support effective plant operation.
• Respond to line calls from production to assist with uptime of the equipment.
• Occasionally communicate and work with outside contractors.
• Maintain facility and equipment for safety.
• 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 designee.

Skills

Maintenance mechanics

Electrical systems

Electronics

PLC troubleshooting

Welding and fabrication

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Certification

Job description

Catallia Mexican Foods is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician II to troubleshoot, service, repair, and adjust automated equipment and building systems in a food manufacturing environment. 1st shift 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

(Monday–Friday, every other Saturday or Sunday). The role requires strong electrical, PLC, VFD, and welding skills and collaboration with the maintenance team to ensure uptime and safety.