Senior Maintenance Technician

Factory Motor Parts; Minnesota; On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

STD/LTD

Job summary

Factory Motor Parts in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Senior Maintenance Mechanic to oversee upkeep, repair, and preventative maintenance of our packaging machinery and facility systems. You will diagnose failures, perform emergency repairs, and service high‑speed bottling and packaging lines, while using CMMS (Maintenance Care) to track work orders and document repairs.

A strong safety mindset and 5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, power transmission, and basic industrial electricity.
• Experience logging work orders and managing PMs via CMMS software.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting & Emergency Repair: diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical failures on packaging machinery with minimal supervision.
• Equipment Maintenance: maintain, overhaul, and tune high-speed packaging lines (fillers, cappers, labelers, conveyors, palletizers).
• Electrical Diagnostics: basic-to-intermediate electrical troubleshooting on sensors, relays, photo-eyes, motor controls.
• System Component Upkeep: repair plant utilities including pumps, motors, VFDs.
• Conveyor Systems: install and service various conveyors (roller, belt, chain, Intralox).
• Preventative Maintenance (PM): perform routine safety inspections and PM tasks using CMMS to track work orders.
• Fabrication & Installation: weld and fabricate to modify equipment and build fixtures.
• Continuous Improvement: support relocations and line optimizations to boost production.

Skills

5+ years mechanical maintenance

Diagnostic capability

Safety & communication

Tools

CMMS (Maintenance Care)

Job description

Splash Saint Paul
51 Maryland Avenue East
Saint Paul, MN 551174615, USA

• Pay or shift range: $30 USD to $35 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

We are seeking a dedicated, self-motivated Senior Maintenance Mechanic to manage the upkeep, repair, and preventative maintenance of our packaging machinery and facility systems. In this role, you will perform emergency repairs, routine servicing, and complex troubleshooting on automated packaging, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment to minimize downtime and keep operations running smoothly.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshooting & Emergency Repair: Independently diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical failures on high-speed bottling and packaging machinery with minimal supervision.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain, overhaul, and tune high-speed packaging lines, including fillers, cappers, labelers, conveyors, and palletizers.
• Electrical Diagnostics: Execute basic-to-intermediate electrical troubleshooting on sensors, relays, photo-eyes, motor controls, and wiring ranging from 120V to 480V.
• System Component Upkeep: Repair and maintain plant utilities, including industrial pumps, motors, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Conveyor Systems: Install, modify, and service various conveyor configurations, including roller, belt, chain, and Intralox systems.
• Preventative Maintenance (PM): Perform routine safety inspections and scheduled PM tasks using our CMMS software (Maintenance Care) to track work orders and document repairs.
• Fabrication & Installation: Utilize shop tools, welding, and fabrication machinery to modify equipment and build custom fixtures for facility upgrades.
• Continuous Improvement: Support machinery relocations, line optimizations, and equipment installations to boost production efficiency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Experience: 5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in a high-speed packaging or manufacturing environment (Food, Beverage, or Chemical manufacturing experience highly preferred).
• Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of industrial mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, power transmission, and basic industrial electricity (120V–480V).
• Software: Experience logging work orders and managing PMs via a CMMS software platform.
• Core Competencies: Strong critical thinking, diagnostic capability, and adaptability to shift priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Safety & Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong commitment to plant safety standards (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, OSHA compliance).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a manufacturing setting with machinery. Physical essential functions of the job include but are not limited to: standing or sitting for long periods of time, bending, reaching, and moving around machinery. Lifting up to 50 lbs on a regular basis. Ability to consistently work in extreme temperatures.

An industry leader, FMP offers well-balanced compensation and benefits programs, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, profit sharing, paid holidays/vacation/sick time, STD/LTD, + much more. Salary is based on experience and job performance.

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