Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift
About The Position
Legacy Turkey is hiring a full-time, benefits-eligible Maintenance Technician for the first shift at its Melrose, Minnesota facility. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends as needed; the listed hours are 3:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The pay range is $24.00–$28.00. The technician services plant equipment by completing preventive, scheduled, and emergency repair work orders. The role includes diagnosing and repairing electromechanical and solid-state equipment, calibrating equipment, and assisting team members with work orders and maintenance-schedule tasks. The technician may serve on the Emergency Response team and must follow applicable NEC code regulations. The working environment is generally around 40°F, with variation by process. As a harvesting facility, natural byproducts such as blood or internal materials may be visible. Work involves repetitive movements, standing on concrete floors for 8–10 hours, and lifting; the posting notes lifting up to 40 pounds and that lifting more than 40 pounds may sometimes be required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Applicants must not require employer sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future.
Requirements
- Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues and read schematics in various departments.
- May be required to lift more than 40 pounds at times.
- General understanding of maintenance.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- At least 1 year of work experience in a mechanical field.
- Ability to use multimeters and electronic test equipment and to read schematics and diagrams.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer and must not require employer sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Two-year associate's degree in a maintenance-related field or military MOS.
- Certifications and/or a registered license in a mechanical field.
Responsibilities
- Service plant equipment through preventive, scheduled, and emergency repair work orders.
- Diagnose and perform repairs and calibrations on electromechanical and solid-state equipment.
- Assist other team members in completing work orders and maintenance-schedule tasks.
- May participate as a member of the Emergency Response team.
- Adhere to applicable NEC code regulations.
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisors.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Health Savings Account with company match.
- 401(k) plan with company match up to 4% of compensation.
- PTO accrual.
- Holiday pay.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- Company-paid life insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
