Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Kemps Minneapolis is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to keep their plant running smoothly. The primary responsibilities include fixing and maintaining production and packaging machines, performing regular equipment checks and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting issues, installing new equipment, and communicating with operators to resolve production problems.

• 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
• 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

Company Information

• Kemps LLC is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA)
• 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
• 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

• including Disabled/Veterans