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Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team on the 2nd shift. The technician will play a crucial role in supporting production by maintaining machinery, equipment, building, and grounds. The position requires ensuring all equipment complies with OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

+ Install and maintain equipment such as presses, CNCs, conveyors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, air compressors, welders, induction heat systems, ABB robotic systems, water treatment equipment and controls, plumbing, and piping.

+ Maintain inventory and parts.

+ Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot electrical components and control circuits.

+ Possess PLC experience, preferably with Allen-Bradley systems.

+ Apply knowledge and experience in rigging heavy equipment.

+ Exhibit strong reading, writing, and math skills comparable to a High School education.

Essential Skills

+ 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Basic understanding of electrical components.

+ Ability to work independently and autonomously.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in industrial maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting.

+ Skills in handling hydraulics, pumps, and motors.

+ Urgency and a strong work ethic are valued.

Why Work Here?

We offer top pay and benefits in the Forest Lake area, constantly evolving to support our employees and customers. Benefits include medical, dental, and 401k options, with matching 401K up to 5%. We provide 50-75% paid medical benefits, a $1000 retention bonus after 90 days and at the 1-year mark, Free Donut Fridays, and snack vending machine vouchers. Enjoy 2 weeks of PTO in your first year, 11 paid holidays, and potential contract buyout opportunities.

Work Environment

Work hours are Monday-Friday from 1:45PM-9:45PM, with training on 1st shift for the initial 3-4 weeks from 5:45AM-2:15PM. As a main producer of steel horseshoes for the North American market, the facility is hot and humid, fostering a stable team environment with open culture, competitive wages, good benefits, and advancement opportunities. The production floor operates five lines with 83 total employees, including front office and sales staff. The maintenance department consists of one supervisor, one lead, one facilities manager, and seven team members.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Forest Lake, Minnesota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $73320.00/yr.

They provide medical, dental, and 401k as well.

Matching 401K up to 5%

50-75% paid medical benefits depending on the option chosen by the employee.

They are offering $1000 retention bonus upon 90 days and $1000 at 1 year mark.

They are offering Free Donut Fridays as well as $.25 per hour voucher for the snack vending machine.

if they work overtime on Saturday

PTO 2 weeks' vacation year one - can accrue more with each year.

11 Paid holidays

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Forest Lake,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.