Maintenance Technician | Food Manufacturing
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Overview
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$31-$35/hour
Job Description
Job Title: Maintenance Technician | Food ManufacturingLocation: Eden Prairie, MN (55347)Hire Type: Direct HireShift: Mon–Thurs: 7pm-4am, Friday Flex Shift: 7pm-11pm, occasional weekends as needed.Target Pay Rate: $31.00 - $35.00/hour (+ $1.00/hour shift differential)Benefits: Medical/dental/vision plans, PTO, paid holidays, retirement plan
Must-Have Skills:
- 4+ years of hands-on industrial manufacturing maintenance experience
- Food manufacturing and/or refrigeration experience required
- Experience troubleshooting PLCs (no programming required)
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
- Experience working with bakery manufacturing equipment such as ovens, conveyors, wrappers, packers, and palletizers
- Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings
Job Summary:
Seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician III to support a high-speed food manufacturing facility operating in a bakery production environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment to minimize downtime and maintain safe, efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with food manufacturing equipment, refrigeration systems, and industrial electrical troubleshooting.
Job Duties:
- Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on bakery production equipment and facility systems
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, and PLC-controlled systems
- Diagnose and repair issues with ovens, conveyors, wrappers, packers, palletizers, and related manufacturing equipment
- Install, test, repair, and maintain industrial production equipment to ensure operational reliability
- Utilize CMMS/work order systems to document maintenance activities and track repairs
- Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams to prioritize repairs and minimize production downtime
- Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives
- Follow all GMP, food safety, and plant safety procedures
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 4+ years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience required
- Food manufacturing and refrigeration experience strongly preferred
- Experience troubleshooting PLC systems and field devices required
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documents
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced manufacturing environments
- Ability to lift, climb, and work around industrial equipment safely
- Experience with CMMS systems and preventive maintenance programs preferred
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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FAQs About Maintenance Technician | Food Manufacturing Jobs at Sterling Engineering, Inc.
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This job at Sterling Engineering, Inc. is located in Eden Prairie, MN, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Sterling Engineering, Inc.?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $31–$35 per hour for this role.
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