Maintenance Mechanic

5280 Main St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55421, USA

At Kurt Machining our employee experience and ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges set us apart. We provide precision CNC-machining services utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing, quality, and automation technology. Since 1946 we have delivered innovative solutions to the world’s most demanding customers and industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, oil and energy. Take a virtual tour of our Machining Division by clicking here!

The Maintenance Mechanic I is responsible for performing general facility maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs or fixtures, assisting with safety-related repairs, etc. Also assists with preventative maintenance, repairs, and maintaining machinery.

Kurt is looking for a hands-on, self-motivated Maintenance Mechanic who takes pride in keeping things running smoothly. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical skills, notices the small details, and can troubleshoot issues before they become problems. They work well independently, stay organized, and care about doing quality work safely and efficiently.

This person enjoys fixing, maintaining, and improving equipment someone dependable, detail-oriented, and proud to see their work make a difference every day.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.
1st

Shift: 6:00 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $25.52 to 34.00. The exact rate may be based on a combination of factors, including knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

• Assists with machinery maintenance including installation, repairs, and rebuilding machinery.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Completes preventive maintenance on production machines, following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Provides maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Responsible for maintenance to the building or facility.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED

• 2 years of related experience
• Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on your hire date.
• Health Care Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title. Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.

Strength Level Rating: Heavy work. Work involves exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

A worker in this job will frequently (from 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time):

• Reach by extending hands and arms
• Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands
• Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
• Judge distances and spatial relationships (see objects three-dimensionally)

The worker will occasionally (up to 1 / 3 of the time):

• Climb such as ascend/descend ladders, stairs, etc. Where body agility is emphasized
• Maintain balance to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching when moving about on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces
• Stoop by bending body downward and forward requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
• Kneel by bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s)
• Crouch by bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
• Crawl by moving about on hands and knees
• Perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touch
• Talk by expressing or exchanging communication by means of the spoken work to impart oral information
• Hear by perceiving the nature of sounds by ear
• Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus
• Identify and distinguish colors

100% employee owned, Kurt Machining is a division of Kurt Manufacturing headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Employees thrive in our fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and advance while delivering industry-leading parts and products. Kurt employees have the opportunity to work with some of the newest manufacturing technology available including 5-axis and multi-tasking machining, automation integration, robotics, and 3D printing. At Kurt Machining we embrace early-involvement engineering, lean manufacturing, and…