Maintenance and Reliability Technician

Christensen Farms•Sleepy Eye, MN

4d•$25 - $29

About The Position

The Maintenance and Reliability Technician performs priority repairs and maintenance in a timely and efficient manner, completes scheduled projects to timeline and quality standards, and works effectively with production and other repair staff to maximize work quality and department productivity. The position provides maintenance to company-owned trailer washes and the Sleepy Eye office. The role includes repairing equipment specific to CFF and its producers, performing scheduled repairs to company quality and cost standards, providing service and labor for the farm group, and completing general carpentry, plumbing, and steel repair. The technician may provide labor for or lead other projects, execute maintenance procedures on assigned farms, prepare seasonal equipment for use, and maintain and properly store equipment that is not in use. The position requires the visual ability to operate machinery such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills, and to perform mechanical or skilled tasks such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, and mechanics. The role requires operating a company vehicle or receiving regular mileage reimbursement. Any employment offer is contingent on review of the candidate’s motor vehicle record to determine insurability under the company’s insurance carrier requirements and policy. The role offers hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training, and career advancement paths in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. The targeted base pay range is $25–$29+ per hour, reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

Have the visual ability to operate machinery such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the work is at or within arm’s reach.
Have the visual ability to perform mechanical or skilled tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, or mechanics.
Operate a company vehicle or receive regular mileage reimbursement; employment is contingent on a motor vehicle record review to determine insurability.

Responsibilities

Execute priority repairs as assigned.
Repair equipment specific to CFF and its producers.
Perform scheduled repairs to company quality and cost standards.
Provide service and labor for the farm group.
Perform general carpentry, plumbing, and steel repair.
Provide labor for or lead other projects.
Execute maintenance procedures on assigned farms.
Prepare equipment for use.
Maintain and properly store equipment that is not in use.
Provide maintenance to company-owned trailer washes and the Sleepy Eye office.
Work with production and other repair staff to support work quality and department productivity.