Overnight Maintenance Technician — Dairy Plant

Kemps LLC; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation

Uniforms provided

Boot allowance

Company swag

Dairy farm heritage

Job summary

Kemps LLC seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to keep our Minneapolis plant running smoothly. You will fix equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic, and hydraulic work, plus installing new equipment and documenting repairs. Safety and quality are top priorities; high school diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical training (maintenance or trade school) a plus.
• 1+ year maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLCs, or HVAC equipment helpful.
• Strong mechanical skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Fix and maintain production and packaging machines.
• Perform regular equipment checks and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot issues to keep lines running and reduce downtime.
• Work on electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, air (pneumatic), and hydraulic systems.
• Help install new equipment.
• Work with operators to solve problems quickly.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
• Complete work orders and document repairs clearly and on time.
• Communicate problems that may affect production.
• Follow all safety, food safety, and company procedures.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical skills

Troubleshooting ability

Reading diagrams or work orders

Safety and quality focus

Reliability and teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training in maintenance/trade school (a plus)

1+ year maintenance experience in manufacturing (preferred)

Experience with electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic/PLCs/HVAC helpful

Tools

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

PLCs

HVAC equipment

Job description

Kemps LLC seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to keep our Minneapolis plant running smoothly. You will fix equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic, and hydraulic work, plus installing new equipment and documenting repairs. Safety and quality are top priorities; high school diploma or GED required.