Maintenance Tech :2nd Shift

Northern Pride, Inc. is a grower-owned turkey processing facility situated in Thief River Falls, MN. With a rich history rooted in family farms and a strong tradition of quality, the company has been serving the industry for over 60 years, supporting multiple generations of turkey producers in the region.

Pay: $21.47 - $26.50 per hour

Schedule:

2 pm to 10 pm (Monday through Friday), regular weekended rotation is required. Additional $.75/hour shift differential for 2nd shift hours.

We are seeking a motivated and skilled 2nd shift Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team. In this energetic role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment to ensure smooth operations across our facility. Your technical expertise will help us uphold high standards of safety, efficiency, and productivity during the second shift hours. Regular rotating weekend work will be required.

• Receives direction from the Maintenance Manager.
• Responds to service calls for production related to equipment downtime and improper operation.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks as assigned to keep equipment operating efficiency at maximum level.
• Handles duties requiring the ability to operate, adjust, and maintain equipment in an industrial poultry manufacturing environment.
• Performs routine monitoring activities on HVAC, ammonia refrigeration, and boiler systems.
• Collaborates with production, sanitation, warehouse and safety staff to resolve issues throughout production operations and company assets.
• Performs routine maintenance and fabrication activities such as welding, building repairs, and fleet vehicle repairs.

• Driver’s license and the ability to operate company vehicles in a safe manner is required.
• English-Language (Reading, Speaking & Writing) proficiency is required;
  Spanish-Language proficiency is preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of team members is required.
• Basic (high school) reading and math skills is required.
• Knowledge of production line operations and equipment is strongly preferred;
  Poultry/food processing is a strong plus.
• Ability to safely and properly operate power tools, hand tools, hoists and other industrial tools required.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Required willingness to use company designated personal protective equipment & follow animal welfare guidelines.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Willing and able to participate on Hazmat team (SCBA training provided).
• Prior knowledge or ability to learn the following specializations:
  Ammonia refrigeration;
  Welding/fabrication;
  Boilers;
  Electrical; PLC/Automation

• Ability to have a varied degree range of motion while doing any various line positions. Exposure to hands, wrist, arms, shoulders, back and fingers fatigue.
• Ability to work in a standing or seated positions for 3-4 hours per session.
• Ability to work in outdoor or refrigerated/freezer environments.
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week including weekends.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a fast- paced environment and accountable to maintain punctual and good attendance for scheduled work hours.
• Employees must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)