Maintenance Technician Night Shift

Post Holdings, Inc.; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Job summary

Post Consumer Brands in Lakeville, MN is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support, maintain, and repair production and facility equipment in a food-safe environment. You will help ensure equipment reliability, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to continuous improvement across the plant.

The role requires experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance, knowledge of PLCs and robotics, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• Education/experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge of industrial electricity, motor controls, sensors, VFDs, PLCs, robotics, welding, machining, and rigging.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools (voltmeters, ohm meters, etc.).
• Understanding of OSHA safety practices (LOTO, PPE, confined space, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and building systems.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Communicate effectively with maintenance and production teams.
• Complete work orders accurately and on time; help maintain parts inventory.
• Follow all plant, safety, and SQF/food-safe requirements.
• Work collaboratively with operators to identify process improvements.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Diagnostic tools

PLCs & robotics

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.

Location Description

Northfield, Minn. is home to two Post Consumer Brands manufacturing plants, the Campbell Mill and Ames Mill, two distribution centers, and more than 750 team members. The Campbell Mill plant is 1 million square feet and is home to 7 manufacturing technologies to produce a wide variety of cereal products our customers know and love. Northfield is a town steeped in history, featuring two colleges and the original Ames Mill where the Malt-O-Meal Company got its start.

Responsibilities

Pay Rate: $36.95 an hour + $2 shift Differential (THIS IS A PM POSITION) See schedule below

We're looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to support, maintain, and repair production and facility equipment in a safe, efficient, and food-safe environment. You'll help ensure equipment reliability, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement across the plant

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and building systems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, PLCs, robotics, hydraulics/pneumatics, HVAC/steam, welding/fabrication).
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Communicate effectively with maintenance and production teams.
• Complete work orders accurately and on time; help maintain parts inventory.
• Follow all plant, safety, and SQF/food-safe requirements.
• Work collaboratively with operators to identify process improvements.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

What You Need

• Education/experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance (Associate degree or technical certificate preferred).
• Knowledge of industrial electricity, motor controls, sensors, VFDs, PLCs, robotics, welding, machining, and rigging.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools (voltmeters, ohm meters, etc.).
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and learn CMMS systems.
• Understanding of OSHA safety practices (LOTO, PPE, confined space, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. and perform frequent standing, climbing, kneeling, and reaching.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, outdoors, and in varying temperatures/noise levels.
• Must wear required PPE and follow all safety guidelines.

Schedule

• Night Shift - 12-hour shiftsstarting at4:45pm
• Follows a2-2-3 schedule:
• Week 1:2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on
• Week 2:2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off
• Every other weekend off
• Includesbuilt-in overtime pay

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The pay range for this position is $36.00 to $36.00 per hour.