Night-Shift Maintenance Technician – $25–$38/hr + Benefits

Avient-; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-annual bonus

Medical benefits from day 1

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) with company match

Safety program

Job summary

Avient is hiring a Maintenance Technician for the night shift in Minneapolis, MN. You will troubleshoot mechanical devices, dismantle and repair components, and operate shop machinery to keep equipment running with minimal downtime.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, forklift operation, and teamwork in a safety‑conscious environment. We offer competitive pay, day‑1 medical benefits, a biannual bonus, PTO, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Technical School degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Industrial operations experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation and replaces defective parts.
• Operates shop machinery (lathe, drill press, grinders, band saws, cutting torch, welder).
• Installs or repairs hydraulic and pneumatic equipment as needed.
• Maintains equipment with a preventive maintenance mentality to minimize downtime.
• Operates forklift and coordinates with team to ensure safe material movement.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Shop machinery operation

Hydraulic/pneumatic systems

Forklift operation

Preventive maintenance

Team collaboration

Overtime readiness

Education

High School diploma / GED

Technical school training

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

grinders

Band saws

Cutting torch

Welder

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Avient is hiring a Maintenance Technician for the night shift in Minneapolis, MN. You will troubleshoot mechanical devices, dismantle and repair components, and operate shop machinery to keep equipment running with minimal downtime.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, forklift operation, and teamwork in a safety‑conscious environment. We offer competitive pay, day‑1 medical benefits, a biannual bonus, PTO, and a 401(k) with company match.