Maintenance Mechanic

Richardson International•New Hope, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic / Industrial Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing, production, and packaging equipment. This role supports safe, efficient operations by maintaining equipment reliability and minimizing downtime in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one of the following : Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electro‑Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Maintenance
Completed apprenticeship
Relevant military maintenance experience
2+ years experience as a Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, Industrial Mechanic, or Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Nice To Haves

Maintenance experience in food manufacturing or industrial manufacturing
Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics
Welding experience (MIG, TIG, stick)
Experience with machine tools (lathes, drill presses, Bridgeport‑type mills)
Forklift, scissor lift, and articulated lift experience

Responsibilities

Perform daily industrial maintenance and repairs on production and packaging equipment, including extruders, dryers, conveying systems, pneumatic systems, high‑speed packaging equipment, cartoners, baggers, case packers, palletizers, boilers, heaters, material handling systems, chillers, compressed air systems, and HVAC
Troubleshoot mechanical failures involving motors, bearings, gearboxes, belts, chains, and power transmission components
Complete preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance work orders
Work with Operations to reduce downtime, improve equipment reliability, and support continuous improvement
Follow all safety, food manufacturing, and plant procedures
Other duties as assigned