Maintenance Technician
$63,128–$91,541 year
On-siteMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Troubleshoot and repair all production equipment, including injection molders, blow molders, fillers, and facility systems like chillers and air compressors. Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues using schematics and technical drawings to ensure equipment uptime. Modify, lubricate, and operate machinery in accordance with defined safety processes while working independently and with team members to resolve complex problems. Create and report repair work orders, document parts usage, and fill in for production operators as needed. Maintain industrial control systems and follow plant safety rules strictly.
Required Qualifications
- 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar maintenance environment
- 4 Years – Experience in Position
- 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments
- Basic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Effective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team members
- Ability to read and interpret schematics: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic
- Skilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill and lathe, and assorted power tools
- Proficient skills with precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges
- Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of plant or machine center
- Need to own toolbox and basic tools
- High School Diploma
- N/A Certification/License
Desired Qualifications
- 6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
- 6 Years – Experience working in Position
- 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects
- Experience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics industries
- Experience with the following technologies: Variable frequency drive (VFD), servo drives, and servo motor
- Rotary equipment such as rotary press or filler
- Thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing
- Krones, Sidel, or Husky equipment
- HVAC including chillers and/or air compressors
- Experience working with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics for troubleshooting
- Skilled in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick)
- Skilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC power
- Ability to read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams
- Skilled in the repair of variable frequency drives, servo motors and controllers, communication systems (asi-bus, can-bus, profi-bus, ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules
- Associate's Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specialization
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