About this opportunity
Hygeia Dairy lists this Maintenance Technician opportunity in minneapolis, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Maintenance Technician – Kemps Minneapolis
Starting Wage: $36.25/hour
Schedule: Overnight, 10 hour shift
Monday, Wednesday Friday, Saturday 5pm-3:30am
Kemps is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to help keep our plant running strong. In this role, you'll fix equipment, prevent breakdowns, and support daily production.
What You'll Do:
Fix and maintain production and packaging machines
Perform regular equipment checks and preventive maintenance
Troubleshoot issues to keep lines running and reduce downtime
Work on electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, air (pneumatic), and hydraulic systems
Help install new equipment
Work with operators to solve problems quickly
Use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment
Complete work orders and document repairs clearly and on time
Communicate problems that may affect production
Follow all safety, food safety, and company procedures
What We're Looking For:
Hands-on mechanical skills and troubleshooting ability
Ability to read basic diagrams or work orders
Strong attention to safety and quality
Reliable, team-oriented, and willing to learn
High school diploma or GED
Technical training (maintenance or trade school) a plus
1+ year of maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred
Experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLCs, or HVAC equipment helpful
Strong mechanical skills and willingness to learn
Bonus: Boiler license
Physical & Work Environment:
Active, hands-on role (standing, walking, bending most of shift)
Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
Work in cold production areas (gear provided)
Exposure to noise and production environment (PPE provided)
Benefits:
Low-cost, high-quality union medical, dental, and vision coverage (rates under $100)
Pension Plan + HRA – Company contributes $1,500+ per year at no cost to you
Employer-paid benefits
Short-term disability and life insurance included
Employee Assistance Program through both company and union support
More Great Perks:
Paid training — we'll help you build your skills
Tuition assistance for continued education
Paid vacation and holidays
Uniforms provided
Boot allowance twice a year
Company swag
Work for a company backed by dairy farm families
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Kemps LLC is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Kemps, we manufacture Milk and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.
By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!
Worksite address
minneapolis, MN, 55400, US
Who can apply
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