1st Shift Mechanical Tech

1st Shift Mechanical Tech Taher, Inc

• 3.1 Plymouth, MN Job Details Full-time $30
• $40 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Supplier management Industrial equipment troubleshooting Driver's License Vendor relationship management Mechanical troubleshooting Full Job Description Mechanical/Facilities Technician 1st Shift
• 6AM to 2:30PM Full Time Monday
• Friday (Occasional weekends and nights)

Location:

Plymouth, MN•

Manufacturing Schedule:

Full-time, primarily 1st shift with flexibility to support limited 2nd-shift needs

Reports To:

Plant Manager Position Summary The Mechanical/Facilities Technician is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, reliability, and operational readiness of the facility and all equipment .This role blends hands-on mechanical troubleshooting with facilities oversight, vendor coordination, and preventive maintenance planning. The ideal candidate is a technically savvy "jack of all trades" who can support both production line uptime and general facility needs. Key Responsibilities Equipment & Mechanical Support Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform minor repairs on production lines, metal detectors, pallet wrappers, and other food manufacturing equipment. Partner with contracted maintenance vendors; coordinate service calls, quotes, and repairs. Support implementation of new equipment, upgrades, and layout changes. Preventive Maintenance & Reliability Develop and maintain PM schedules for all production and facilities equipment. Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for improved uptime and reliability. Facilities Maintenance Perform general building maintenance (light repairs, lighting, basic plumbing, fixture replacement, etc.). Coordinate external vendors for specialized building repairs, HVAC, electrical, and other trades. Ensure facility is safe, compliant, and operationally efficient. Documentation & Compliance Maintain accurate maintenance logs, PM records, and vendor documentation. Support food safety, OSHA compliance, and plant audit readiness.

Requirements:

Qualifications 5 years of hands-on maintenance, mechanical repair, or facilities management experience in a manufacturing or food production environment. Strong troubleshooting ability with mechanical systems; electrical/mechatronics exposure preferred (no certification required). Experience coordinating maintenance vendors and service providers. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment. Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed. Ability to lift 50 lbs and work on production floors and facility spaces. Competencies Technical Aptitude Problem Solving Vendor & Project Coordination Organization & Reliability Communication & Team Collaboration Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.