Maintenance Technician

Position: Maintenance Technician (6:00am-2:30pm)
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* Position Overview:

**** Join our Maintenance & Engineering team at a time of rapid growth and exciting projects. As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll keep our roasting and packaging operations running smoothly by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment across the plant. You’ll also support new installations, continuous improvement projects, and hands-on problem-solving that make a real difference to our operations.

This is a great role for someone eager to apply their technical skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll gain exposure to advanced roasting and packaging systems, learn from our engineering team, and grow into a trusted resource on the floor. This position primarily works on our night shift, partnering closely with another technician and production teams to keep operations moving.

Working hours are from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday. On rare occasions during the busy season, overtime may be offered on Saturdays; however, this is typically a 5-day, 40-hour work week.
**** What You’ll Do
***** Keep production equipment operating safely, efficiently, and reliably across roasting, packaging, and warehouse operations.
* Perform preventive maintenance and respond quickly to unplanned downtime to minimize disruption.
* Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues.
* Support equipment upgrades, installations, and small projects that drive continuous improvement.
* Monitor machine performance and recommend improvements to increase uptime and efficiency.
* Work closely with operators, supervisors, and engineering leaders to solve problems and share updates.
* Uphold safety standards, follow lockout/tagout procedures, and participate in plant safety initiatives.
* Contribute to food safety programs, sanitation standards, and equipment cleaning.###
**** Who You Are
***** A hands-on problem solver who enjoys working with equipment and finding practical solutions.
* Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable, with the ability to follow multi-step procedures.
* A clear communicator who works well with production teams, supervisors, and peers.
* Adaptable and motivated—you can shift priorities quickly and thrive in a dynamic environment.
* Comfortable working nights and willing to support overtime or weekends when needed.
* Interested in learning and developing your skills, whether you’re starting your career or building on existing maintenance experience.
**** Why Join Us
**** At Peet’s roasting plant in Minnesota, we’re in a period of exciting growth, with major projects shaping the future of our operations. As a Maintenance Technician, you won’t just keep the plant running—you’ll be part of building what comes next. We provide hands-on experience, exposure to advanced equipment, and opportunities to learn from seasoned technicians and engineers. You’ll work in a supportive environment where curiosity, accountability, and collaboration are valued, and where your contributions directly impact our ability to deliver the highest-quality coffee.
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* Qualifications:

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* Required:

*** 1+ years of related experience in the technician field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Obtains and maintains a Minnesota Electrical Unlicensed Individual (or greater) certification.
* Basic electrical circuit knowledge.
* Welding and fabricating experience.
* Experience in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
* Comfortable operating and understanding production equipment.
* Able to navigate SCADA systems, such as Scolari for roasting, and associated coffee packaging systems.
* Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently.
* Self-motivated and reliable with minimal supervision.
* Strong organizational skills.
* Clear and confident communicator with cross-functional teams.
** Preferred**:
* Trade school diploma in electronic and mechanical disciplines in packaging equipment or equivalent experience.
* Experience with Vertical Form Fill and Seal (VFF), Digital Scales, Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), Steppers, and Servomotors.
* Troubleshooting and repairing basic electrical systems.
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