Now hiring for a Production Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Alexandria, MN
Pay Rate: $30.00 – $36.00 per hour
Schedule: 6:00pm-6:00am

The Shop’s Only as Strong as Its Mechanic.
We’re hiring a Production Maintenance Mechanic in Alexandria who knows how to handle hydraulics, heat, and heavy gear. Step in, stand out, and make your mark with a team that values your skill.

Looking for Production Maintenance Mechanic jobs in Alexandria where mechanical skill and problem-solving keep operations moving? This opportunity lets you maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment while helping reduce downtime and support safe, efficient production.

Production Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing efficient maintenance and repair of all extraction, mix-blend, processing, filling and production equipment. Conducts preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and assisting with other projects as assigned reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Maintenance Mechanic career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Job Duties

• Perform planned, preventive, corrective, and unplanned maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair extraction, mix-blend, processing, filling, and production machinery.
• Execute preventive maintenance programs as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Inspect machinery and equipment to ensure proper operation and compliance with production standards.
• Utilize equipment documentation, schematics, and technical resources to diagnose and repair issues.
• Support quality systems and food manufacturing standards.
• Maintain clear oral and written communication with maintenance team members to support shift transitions.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions to promote a safe work environment.
• Protect company assets by addressing equipment and facility concerns promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Assist with special projects and additional maintenance responsibilities as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two or more years of maintenance experience in a food-grade manufacturing facility preferred.
• Experience with mechatronics, aseptic processing, or high-speed form/fill/seal packaging equipment preferred.
• Boiler License and/or Electrician’s License is a plus.

• Proven maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience performing preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on production equipment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical manuals, procedures, and equipment documentation.
• Knowledge of HMIs, PLCs, manufacturing controls, and production software.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to diagnose equipment issues and implement effective repairs.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Flexibility to work various hours as production demands require.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and balance throughout the shift.
• Ability to use hands and arms for maintenance, repair, and equipment adjustments.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work around manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced production environment.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Industrial Environment with opportunities for technical growth and career advancement.

“Staffmark, service was great!” – Esquivel, Maintenance Mechanic.

Apply today. You’ve got the skills. We’ve got the maintenance mechanic job. Let’s get to work.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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