Maintenance Technician II (Production/Manufacturing), 3rd Shift

Padagis•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting the mechanical and electrical aspects of processing, manufacturing, and packaging machinery and equipment. The work includes machine rebuilding, troubleshooting and repair, preventive and predictive maintenance, moving equipment, welding and machining parts, and replacing electrical components. Work must comply with applicable regulatory guidelines, national, state, and local laws, company policies, and safety requirements. The technician completes general work orders and collaborates with technicians across shifts in a team environment. The role also involves identifying and implementing improvements to processes, productivity, and quality while reducing costs, as well as completing special projects and other department-related duties as assigned. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Pay is $29–$39 per hour based on experience and skills, with an additional $2.25 per hour for the third-shift schedule. The position is eligible for a quarterly bonus target of 5% and participation in the Padagis Employee Benefits Program.

Requirements

High school diploma, General Education Development (GED), or equivalent.
At least two years of related experience, including a solid background in equipment repair and the ability to install, alter, and repair machinery and components.
Knowledge of electrical systems and the ability to apply that knowledge to machine repair and troubleshooting.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interpret and work from blueprints and schematics.
Good math and reading-comprehension skills.
Ability to read, speak, and comprehend instructions in English or the applicable language of the country, including procedure documents, and to proofread alphabetic and numeric data.
May need personal transportation to drive between facilities, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

A related technical degree and/or four years of experience.
Experience in a pharmaceutical, FDA-regulated, other controlled-regulatory-agency, or cGMP packaging or manufacturing environment.
Basic fabrication knowledge, including TIG welding, milling, lathe use, hand tools, and threading.
Advanced fabrication knowledge, including CNC setup and operation, repairing product-contact parts with TIG welding and polishing, and lathe turning.
Intermediate AC/DC and three-phase electrical knowledge.
Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Basic PLC and VFD knowledge.

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot processing, manufacturing, and packaging equipment from both electrical and mechanical standpoints.
Rebuild, repair, and troubleshoot machines.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
Move equipment as needed.
Complete general work orders and coordinate with technicians across shifts in a team environment.
Identify and help implement improvements to processes, productivity, and quality, and reduce costs.
Perform special projects and other related departmental duties as assigned.
Perform work in compliance with regulatory guidelines, applicable laws, company policies, and safety requirements.