Maintenance Technician - Mankato, MN

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Mankato, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimizing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems in a soybean crush plant. The role supports safe, efficient plant operations by inspecting and repairing equipment, responding to breakdowns, following preventive maintenance schedules, and working with production staff to improve equipment performance. Duties also include managing parts and inventory, assisting with equipment upgrades, documenting maintenance work, and reporting recurring issues. The position is on-site in Mankato, Minnesota. Work may involve high noise levels, dust, fluctuating temperatures, confined spaces, and heights. The position requires availability for shifts, weekends, on-call emergency maintenance, and overtime as plant needs require. Successful completion of a background check is required. Expected pay is $28.94–$32.82 per hour; qualifying overtime hours are paid at the applicable overtime rate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience; manufacturing or food processing experience is preferred.
Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Strong knowledge of plant equipment and machinery used in soybean crushing, such as crushers, screw presses, and oil extraction systems.
Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and troubleshooting equipment.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
Basic computer skills for maintenance logs, inventory, and schedules.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in physically demanding environments, including confined spaces, at heights, and in noisy areas.
Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and on-call as needed.
Availability for emergency maintenance calls.
Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or certification in industrial maintenance, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
Soybean crush experience.
Electrical or mechanical maintenance certifications.
OSHA certification or other safety training programs.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on plant equipment, including crushers, oil presses, conveyors, mills, pumps, and mixers.
Ensure equipment complies with safety standards and operational requirements; replace or repair components such as bearings, seals, motors, and belts.
Perform alignment and calibration tasks on mechanical and electrical systems.
Respond to machinery breakdowns and malfunctions, and diagnose electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems to determine causes of failure.
Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to resolve equipment issues.
Develop and follow preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and improve equipment lifespan.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections.
Follow safety protocols, plant procedures, and OSHA regulations, and assist with safety audits and inspections.
Work with the production team to assess equipment performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Assist with plant shutdowns and start-ups, ensuring equipment is operational before production resumes.
Participate in team meetings and provide feedback on equipment performance and maintenance needs.
Maintain inventories of tools, parts, and supplies; order parts as needed and coordinate with vendors and suppliers.
Assist with installing new equipment and upgrades, and recommend or implement process improvements and modifications.
Maintain maintenance, parts, repair, and operational records; report plant performance and recurring issues to management.