Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

We’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to support, maintain, and repair production and facility equipment in a safe, efficient, and food‑safe environment. You’ll help ensure equipment reliability, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement across the plant.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and building systems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, PLCs, robotics, hydraulics/pneumatics, HVAC/steam, welding/fabrication).
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Communicate effectively with maintenance and production teams.
• Complete work orders accurately and on time; help maintain parts inventory.
• Follow all plant, safety, and SQF/food‑safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with operators to identify process improvements.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

• Education/experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance (Associate degree or technical certificate preferred).
• Knowledge of industrial electricity, motor controls, sensors, VFDs, PLCs, robotics, welding, machining, and rigging.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools (voltmeters, ohm meters, etc.).
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and learn CMMS systems.
• Understanding of OSHA safety practices (LOTO, PPE, confined space, etc.).

• Ability to work 12‑hour shifts, including every other weekend.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and perform frequent standing, climbing, kneeling, and reaching.
  
  Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, outdoors, and in varying temperatures/noise levels.
• Must wear required PPE and follow all safety guidelines.

Location:

Northfield, Minn.

Pay Rate: $36.95 an hour + $2 shift Differential. The pay range for this position is $36.00 to $36.00 per hour.