Industrial Maintenance Technician III - 1st Shift

Pelican•Maple Grove, MN

18h•Onsite

About The Position

As an Industrial Maintenance Technician III, you will serve as a key technical expert responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving production equipment and facility systems. You will play a critical role in minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and ensuring a safe, efficient manufacturing environment. This position works independently on complex issues while supporting continuous improvement and mentoring team members.

Requirements

3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, technical education, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and facility systems.
Experience working with industrial equipment, motor controls, and production machinery.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
Experience supporting preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability initiatives.
Ability to safely operate maintenance tools, shop equipment, forklifts, and lifts.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
Ability to mentor and support junior maintenance technicians.
Basic computer skills and ability to maintain maintenance documentation.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification, degree, or apprenticeship in industrial maintenance, electrical, or mechanical field preferred.
Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and electrical troubleshooting preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical expert performing advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on production equipment, facility systems, and infrastructure.
Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and facility issues and implement lasting solutions.
Lead and support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
Perform repairs, overhauls, upgrades, and installations on machinery and facility systems with minimal supervision.
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Production teams to quickly resolve equipment issues and support production goals.
Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical drawings to perform repairs, modifications, and equipment improvements.
Design, fabricate, and modify jigs, fixtures, and tooling to improve safety, efficiency, and performance.
Coordinate maintenance activities with internal teams and external vendors to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspections, and documentation to support compliance and operational excellence.
Support facility systems including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and safety systems.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Maintenance Technician I and II team members.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, equipment upgrades, and facility enhancements.
Respond to urgent maintenance needs to ensure safe operations and minimize production downtime.

Benefits

Competitive paid time off plans/Holiday pay/extra vacation purchase opportunities
401k plan – with immediate match
Great Benefits – several options including Pet insurance for our animal lovers.
Health Savings Account Contribution
Wellness Discount Program
Global Mental Wellness Program
Quarterly Employee Celebration Days
Peer to Peer Recognition Program
Service Recognition Program
Amazing employee discount program on Pelican Products, Pelican branded apparel and gear
Employee referral program – get paid to work with your trusted network.