Mechanical & Facilities Technician — Production Uptime

Commerce ISD; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Taher is seeking a Mechanical/Facilities Technician to oversee maintenance, reliability, and operational readiness of equipment and facilities across Taher's locations. This role blends hands-on mechanical troubleshooting with facilities oversight, vendor coordination, and preventive maintenance planning.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot production lines and related equipment, coordinate outside vendors, assist with new equipment installations, and develop PM schedules while ensuring safety

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on maintenance, mechanical repair, or facilities management experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Strong troubleshooting ability with mechanical systems; electrical/mechatronics exposure preferred (no certification required).
• Experience coordinating maintenance vendors and service providers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work on production floors and facility spaces.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform minor repairs on production lines, metal detectors, pallet wrappers, and other food manufacturing equipment.
• Partner with contracted maintenance vendors; coordinate service calls, quotes, and repairs.
• Support implementation of new equipment, upgrades, and layout changes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Facilities management

Vendor coordination

Preventive maintenance

Electrical exposure

Multitasking

Safety consciousness

Job description

Taher is seeking a Mechanical/Facilities Technician to oversee maintenance, reliability, and operational readiness of equipment and facilities across Taher's locations. This role blends hands-on mechanical troubleshooting with facilities oversight, vendor coordination, and preventive maintenance planning.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot production lines and related equipment, coordinate outside vendors, assist with new equipment installations, and develop PM schedules while ensuring safety