Maintenance Technician: Machinery Uptime Expert

Virnig Manufacturing, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

PTO (vacation & holidays)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Virnig Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our Minnesota production lines running smoothly, performing preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

You will troubleshoot issues, document work, coordinate with outside technicians, assist with new equipment installations, and support safety protocols while working shifts as needed. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools commonly used in maintenance work.
• Forklift and hoist experience.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance software and reporting.
• Understanding of safety protocols and OSHA regulations.
• Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, or on-call as needed.
• Certification in industrial maintenance (e.g., HVAC, PLC, welding) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Tool maintenance and repair (electric, air, and manual tools).
• Lifting equipment maintenance and repair (clamps, slings, hoists, jibs, etc.).
• Forklift maintenance and repairs.
• Building maintenance and repair (dock plates, doors, lights, HVAC, air handling, air lines, plumbing, etc.).
• Painting equipment maintenance and repair.
• Large machinery maintenance and repairs (laser, press brake, CNC, etc.).
• General electrical work that can be legally performed by a non-licensed individual.
• Perform lockout/tagout procedures when machines are being worked on.
• Organize and record repair and maintenance information, such as type, cost, and frequency, in spreadsheets and graphical form.
• Request and order adequate and accurate parts.
• Organize and/or perform daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly safety inspections (forklifts, fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide, etc.).
• Inform and enforce safety protocol to outside contractors.
• Periodically meet with Safety Committee and communicate ideas to Management.
• Grounds work (lawn care, general cleaning, etc.).
• Assist with new equipment installations and shop set up.
• Assist production as required.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Electrical Knowledge

Troubleshooting

Attention to Detail

Safety Awareness

Time Management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training

Job description

Virnig Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our Minnesota production lines running smoothly, performing preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

You will troubleshoot issues, document work, coordinate with outside technicians, assist with new equipment installations, and support safety protocols while working shifts as needed. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.