Maintenance Technician Job at Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Barry, MN

  • Valley Queen Cheese Factory
  • Barry, MN

Job Description

About the Role

We're looking for skilled Maintenance Technicians to keep our production and facility equipment running at peak performance. In this role, you'll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to ensure smooth operations and zero downtime.

What You'll Do

  • Install, maintain, and repair food processing and production equipment.
  • Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
  • Read and interpret manuals and work orders to complete service tasks.
  • Perform routine plant inspections and address potential issues proactively.
  • Respond quickly to maintenance calls to keep production moving.
  • Maintain utility systems to prevent downtime.
  • Keep accurate records for safety, quality, and compliance.
  • Follow all safety rules, PPE requirements, and food safety standards.
  • Participate in required safety and quality training.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience: Hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
  • Skills: Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills; ability to work with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
  • Tech Savvy: Basic computer skills for work orders and documentation.
  • Problem Solver: Ability to think on your feet and resolve issues quickly.
  • Team Player: Good communication and time management skills.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate degree in a related technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education and maintenance experience.
  • Proven mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems.
  • Welding experience.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Schedule

  • 12-hour shifts on a 5-2-2-5 schedule rotation
  • Work every other weekend
  • Only work 7 days out of 14!

Compensation

  • Starting base pay range: $24.95-$31.18 per hour, based on education, experience, and qualifications.
  • Up to 14% additional pay for night shift
  • Double-time pay for Sundays and Holidays

Benefits

  • 401(k) with up to 5% company contribution
  • Profit sharing plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Competitive insurance benefits

Additional Details

  • Work Environment: Shop and plant setting with exposure to moving parts, vibration, temperature changes, and loud noise.
  • Travel: Less than 5%.
  • Other Requirements: High school diploma/GED, valid driver's license, minimum age 18.

Ready to join a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement? Apply today and help us keep production running smoothly!

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work

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