Production Maintenance Technician

CorTech LLC

• Rice, MN

CorTech, LLC

• September 15, 2026

JobsRUs.com is seeking to hire a Production Maintenance Technician for our client in Rice!

Benefits Available!

Weekly Pay!$25.00-35.00/

HourShift:

2nd Shift(3pm-11am) We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our food production facility. This role focuses heavily on electrical troubleshooting and repair, with particular emphasis on Allen-Bradley (AB) Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). The successful candidate will maintain, diagnose, and repair production equipment to minimize downtime while upholding strict food safety and sanitation standards.

Key ResponsibilitiesPerform electrical troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair on production equipment, control panels, motors, sensors, and power distribution systems.

Install, configure, program, parameterize, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley VFDs (PowerFlex series and similar); diagnose faults, replace drives, for conveyors, shredders/dicers, Fanuc Robot and Matrix VFFS packaging equipment.

Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical and electromechanical systems.

Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC ladder logic, and technical manuals.

Support mechanical maintenance tasks as needed (bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, pneumatics).Respond to equipment breakdowns in a fast-paced production environment and restore equipment to safe, reliable operation.

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc-flash safety, and all food-safety and sanitation protocols.

Document work orders, parts usage, and maintenance activities accurately.

Collaborate with production, engineering, and sanitation teams to improve equipment reliability.

Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and continuous-improvement projects. Required QualificationsHands-on experience troubleshooting and working with Allen-Bradley VFDs (PowerFlex 525 or equivalent).Solid understanding of three-phase power, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred), sensors, and basic industrial controls.

Ability to read electrical schematics and use multimeters, clamp meters, and other diagnostic tools.

Knowledge of lockout/tagout, electrical safety, and industrial safety practices.

High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or trade school preferred.

Ability to work in a food production environment (temperature extremes, wet conditions, standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs).Preferred QualificationsExperience in food or beverage manufacturing.

Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix) and related software.

Experience with CMMS systems and preventive maintenance programs.

Compensation & BenefitsHourly pay range: $25 - $35, based on experience and demonstrated electrical/VFD skills. TBD

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Job Id:

6925804868

Job URL:

https://jobs.cor-tech.net/client/app/index.html#/app/jobdetails/376273/

Job State:

MN

Job Lat:

45.75790023803711

Job Lng:

-94.2428970336914

Job County:

Benton County

Job Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Job Skills:

Troubleshooting

Job Hash:

4481378991