Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Legacy Turkey•Melrose, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Legacy Turkey is hiring a full-time, benefits-eligible Maintenance Technician for its first-shift operation in Melrose, Minnesota. The role services plant equipment through preventive, scheduled, and emergency repair work orders, and diagnoses and repairs electromechanical and solid-state equipment. The technician may assist other team members with scheduled maintenance tasks and may participate in the Emergency Response team. The position follows applicable NEC code regulations and includes other duties assigned by supervisors. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday and weekends as needed, with hours listed as 3:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Work takes place in a harvesting facility, where temperatures are generally around 40°F with some variation by process, and 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 gives both a lift requirement of up to 40 pounds and a working-conditions description of lifting up to 35 pounds; it also notes that lifting more than 40 pounds may sometimes be required. The pay range is $24.00–$28.00 per hour. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship 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.
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.
May be required to lift more than 40 pounds at times.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer and must not require employer-sponsored work visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Two-year associate 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 tasks according to the maintenance schedule.
May participate in the Emergency Response team.
Adhere to applicable NEC code regulations.
Perform other duties assigned by supervisors.