Maintenance Technician

Our client in the Plastics Manufacturing space is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be part of the Maintenance team supporting a manufacturing operation focused on reliability, uptime, and safe, efficient equipment performance. The ideal candidate will have a proactive, hands-on mindset, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to quality documentation which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: New Hope, MN

Pay Rate: $30.00/hour

Shift: Sunday Night - Friday Morning; 11:00PM - 7:30AM

What's the Job?

• Complete maintenance assignments with minimal guidance, supporting repairs and installations to keep equipment in good operating condition while meeting plant goals.
• Troubleshoot mechanical devices in operation by dismantling, examining, adjusting functional parts, and repairing or replacing defective components.
• Troubleshoot and repair input/output devices using PLC systems, and support upgrades by installing electrical equipment circuits and systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, or replace electrical components at the component level, ensuring equipment is restored safely and accurately.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document work orders and maintenance logs, contributing to required paperwork such as records, manuals, drawings, and PM logs.

What's Needed?

• Technical School Degree or equivalent experience; completed Associates Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Relevant manufacturing experience across mechanical, electrical, PLC troubleshooting and repair, and related maintenance work (2 years in each listed area).
• Ability to set up and operate shop machinery (e.g., lathe, drill press, grinders, band saws, cutting torch, welder) and use hand tools and pneumatic tools to modify or repair parts.
• Experience installing, repairing, or modifying hydraulic and pneumatic equipment as needed.
• Comfort working in a safety-focused environment, following ISO Safety, Health, and Environmental rules, maintaining housekeeping standards, and documenting completed work.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to build repair and installation skills while working on a wide range of mechanical, electrical, PLC, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Role centered on reliability and uptime—helping prevent downtime through a preventive maintenance mindset.
• Hands-on work that values accuracy, speed, and quality while keeping associated costs to a minimum.
• Clear expectations for documentation and continuous improvement through maintenance logs, PM records, and work order completion.
• Support for safe operations, including compliance with EPA regulations for cooling water and waste water system operation.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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