Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Lakeside Foods Inc.; Plainview (MN); On-site; USD 30,376 - 39,853; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Profit Sharing

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Lakeside Foods Inc. is looking for a Maintenance Technician in Plainview, Minnesota. This role includes repairing and maintaining processing equipment and supervising production staff. The position requires a high school diploma, prior mechanical maintenance experience, and a strong work ethic. Benefits include competitive pay $22.05 - $28.93 per hour, medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for advancement. Join a company dedicated to safety and teamwork in a vibrant community!

Qualifications

• Prior experience with mechanical/automotive maintenance.
• Refrigeration/ammonia/HVAC experience is a plus, willing to provide training.
• Prior welding experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain a variety of processing equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance during off season.
• Supervise and train production staff.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Problem-solving

Welding

Refrigeration/HVAC

Strong work ethic

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work‑life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

Here at Lakeside Foods, our maintenance technician team is the backbone of our operations, ensuring equipment runs optimally while maintaining the facility. Maintenance mechanics/technicians are respected “Jack of All Trades” team members, performing mechanical and fabrication updates and using their knowledge to improve production processes. If you are a creative problem‑solver who perseveres through challenging equipment repairs, we want to talk with you.

What You’ll Get

Pay Range

• $22.05 - $28.93 per hour based on education and experience.
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• HSA/FSA
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Profit Incentive

Additional

• Stable work environment with a growing company
• Flexible schedules during the off-season (November – May)
• Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement
• Mechanical Progression Program/Advancement Opportunities
• Paid onsite and offsite training
• An employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job

What You’ll Do

• Repair and maintain a variety of pea, corn and meat processing equipment located within the plant.
• During off season, conduct preventative maintenance and repair equipment to get ready for next pack season.
• Supervise and train production staff to produce high quality vegetables and meat.
• Adhere to all Lakeside Foods policies, procedures and training requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Prior experience with mechanical/automotive maintenance.
• Refrigeration/ammonia/HVAC is a plus, willing to provide training.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Prior welding experience is a plus.
• Strong work ethic.
• Safety mindset.

Where You’ll Work

WELCOME TO PLAINVIEW

Located 30 miles from Rochester, 35 miles from Winona and 33 miles from Red Wing, Plainview residents have the best of both worlds— “big city” jobs, amenities in nearby cities… and the comfort and security of “small town living”. If you love the outdoors, you’ll love Plainview! Area attractions include Lark Toys in Kellogg, The National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Carley State Park and Whitewater State Park, the Weaver Dunes and numerous DNR areas in the Whitewater, Zumbro and Mississippi River Valleys. Most are within fifteen minutes to a half‑hour from Plainview and offer year‑round activities and interpretive centers.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E‑Verify.