1st Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Competitive Pay | Stable, Long-Term Opportunity  Join a Company That Keeps Production Moving We're hiring a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support operations in a fast-paced, high-volume food processing environment. In this role, you'll play a critical part in keeping production running by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving essential equipment. If you enjoy solving problems, working on complex equipment, and being part of a team that values reliability and quality, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in a stable and essential industry. What You'll Do Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment including conveyors, packaging systems, and processing machinery Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems Quickly diagnose issues to minimize downtime and keep production running efficiently Support line changeovers, calibrations, and equipment adjustments to meet production needs Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals for accurate repairs Assist with installation, upgrades, and startup of new equipment Maintain accurate maintenance records to support performance and compliance Partner with production and sanitation teams to ensure equipment is safe, clean, and fully compliant Follow all GMPs, safety standards, and food-handling regulations Perform hands-on repairs including work with 3-phase motors, wiring, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC troubleshooting Use welding and fabrication skills when needed to repair or modify equipment What You Bring Experience in industrial maintenance (manufacturing, food production, or similar environment) Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systems Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and 3-phase electrical systems Ability to read schematics, drawings, and technical manuals Experience or exposure to PLC systems and automation troubleshooting A team-oriented mindset with a strong focus on safety, quality, and reliability Ability to work in a cold, fast-paced production environment Nice to

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Experience in a food manufacturing setting Welding and fabrication experience Supporting equipment installs or upgrades Why Join Us Stable, essential industry with consistent demand Family-owned company that values its employees and long-term retention Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision Paid time off and holidays Opportunity to expand your technical skillset across a wide range of equipment Supportive, team-driven environment focused on safety and quality Work Environment Hands-on work around production lines, conveyors, and automated systems Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled equipment Requires adherence to strict safety, sanitation, and GMP standards Collaborative environment working closely with production and sanitation teams Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $68000.00

• $80000.00/yr. 401K with company match PTO Paid holidays Insurance
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Opportunity for career growth Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026. About Aerotek We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry

• from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges.

Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.