Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift at Menasha Packaging in Lakeville, Minnesota

Job Description:

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by: completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions


• Work with production personnel to troubleshoot mechanical issues


• Work in conjunction with outside contractors and/or vendors as well as OEMs to troubleshoot and make repairs to plant equipment


• Locate sources of problems by: observing mechanical devices in operation; listen for problems; and use precision measuring and testing instruments to diagnose problems


• Control downtime by performing routine preventive maintenance techniques


• Fabricate repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment


• Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs


• Use computer system to document work and account for parts


• Communicate with the team using verbal, written or electronic communication including phone, email, radio, or other mode


• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations


• Required to participate on Emergency Response Team


• Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors

Knowledge, Skills, Or Abilities Desired

• Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner


• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business


• Ability to work on a rotating shift as needed


• Ability to effectively work in teams


• Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people


• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles


• Ability to read and understand machine part lists, preventative maintenance manuals, schematics and blueprints


• Proficient computer skills including the ability to navigate and perform needed duties on CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)


• Ability to use rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments


• Ability to operate equipment including machines, alignment tools, high lifts, forklifts, boom lifts, scissors lifts, etc.


• Ability to perform all computer functions as they pertain to the job

Compensation & benefits:

• The starting wage for this position is $33.58/hour plus $1.50/hour shift differential, with opportunities to train in other positions with higher pay


• Robust benefit offerings


• Many advancement opportunities!