Union - Mechanic, Maintenance

CHS Inc.; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 66,212 - 89,580; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

On-site training

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Inver Grove Heights, MN is seeking a Union Maintenance Mechanic for the 2nd shift. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical, instrumentation, and facility systems to keep the plant operating safely and efficiently.

The role requires hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced lubricants manufacturing environment, with on-site training, competitive pay and benefits, and union-based compensation under the collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in maintenance
• Experience in lubricants/chemical processing/industrial environment
• Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment
• Willing to work extended hours during peak seasons
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Pre-employment screenings may be required

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment to minimize downtime.
• Install, maintain, test, and calibrate electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Support electrical construction and plant improvement projects with teams.
• Identify unsafe conditions and support a strong safety culture.
• Participate in inspections, safety initiatives, and incident investigations.
• Maintain work areas, electrical rooms, shops, and storage areas in a clean, safe condition.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to identify process improvements.
• Follow maintenance procedures and recommend improvements.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and document maintenance records.
• Read schematics and manuals to support troubleshooting and repairs.
• Support continuous improvement focused on safety, reliability, productivity.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical & instrumentation

Safety culture

Flexible hours

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

Join CHS at our union lubricants manufacturing facility in Inver Grove Heights, MN, where safety, reliability, and teamwork are at the center of everything we do. As a 2nd shift Union Maintenance Mechanic, you'll play a critical role in keeping our plant operating safely and efficiently by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical, instrumentation, and facility systems. This position offers 2nd Shift hours 3:00pm-11:00pm Monday - Friday, onsite training, competitive pay & benefits, and the opportunity to be a part of the largest cooperative in the U.S. This position works closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to support production, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, respond to equipment issues, and help drive continuous improvement across the facility.

The ideal candidate takes pride in quality workmanship, values a strong safety culture, and enjoys solving complex mechanical and electrical challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced equipment, contribute to plant improvement projects, and be part of a team that helps supply essential products to customers across the country.

Compensation Data

• Salary Range: $37.45/hr
• This is a union role. Wages are based on the collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and mechanical systems throughout the facility.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment failures to minimize downtime and support safe, efficient plant operations.
• Install, maintain, test, and calibrate electrical and instrumentation equipment in accordance with plant standards and applicable codes.
• Support electrical construction, equipment installations, and plant improvement projects alongside maintenance, engineering, and contractor teams.
• Identify, report, and help correct unsafe conditions while supporting a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
• Participate in plant inspections, safety initiatives, and incident investigations as needed.
• Maintain work areas, electrical rooms, shops, and storage areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Work collaboratively with operations and engineering teams to identify process improvements and resolve equipment reliability issues.
• Follow established maintenance procedures and recommend improvements to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Assist in maintaining appropriate spare parts inventory levels and communicate inventory needs to support uninterrupted operations.
• Complete maintenance work orders and maintain accurate equipment, repair, and maintenance records.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and equipment documentation to support troubleshooting and repair activities.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, reliability, productivity, and operational excellence.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 1+ years in Maintenance

Additional Qualifications

• Experience performing maintenance in a lubricants, chemical processing, refinery, manufacturing, industrial production, or similar heavy industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated production equipment.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Pre‑employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre‑employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements, and FMCSA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and load up to 75 lbs
• Comfortable in damp, dusty, dry conditions
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to perform physically driven tasks

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation and benefits are subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, and disability, subject to any relevant provisions in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to [e-mail] to verify that the communication is from CHS.