Maintenance Technician

Kinperium-Hiniker LLC (Hiniker) is a Minnesota based manufacturer. With roots in the agricultural equipment industry going back to 1970 and continuing today, we know how to build tough, productive, reliable equipment. Hiniker is known for sturdy cultivators, efficient shredders, and niche equipment such as the cover crop seeder and NH3 monitors.

In 1995, Hiniker branched into designing and manufacturing snow removal equipment, which is a trusted tool for many. Hiniker snow and ice equipment is built to enable the operator to work as efficiently as possible. We do this with innovative and purpose-built designs like the Hiniker C-Plow and the Hiniker Scoop Plow. We also manufacture a line of spreaders and skid steer plows. In 2024, we expanded our offerings with the acquisition of Daniels Plows, further strengthening our commitment to high-quality snow removal solutions.

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Technician with strong experience in manufacturing environments. This position is located in Mankato, MN.

The Maintenance Technician will perform a wide variety of maintenance duties including inspections, replacements, alignment, balancing, installation, refurbishment, and machine operation. The position will maintain mechanical equipment, electric controls and fluid power systems. Must have the ability to think in abstract terms, solve complex problems, and apply troubleshooting skills.

Maintenance Technician Duties and Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance: Conduct regular inspections of buildings, grounds, and machinery; perform routine Perform basic to advanced troubleshooting of equipment mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, and controls issues.
• Perform daily TPM duties.
• Work with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Interpret and apply technical codes.
• Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot equipment is generally classified as mechanical power transmission including gearboxes/drives, transmissions, conveyors, and rollers.
• Work with measuring equipment such as calipers, tape measure, and micrometers. 
• Install, maintain, rebuild, replace, and troubleshoot centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
• Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Must have electrical knowledge including high voltage, fuses, VFD, relays and switches and controls. PLC would be an asset but not required.
• Must have good knowledge of bearing types (applications and the limitations) including installation methods.
• Must have good knowledge of hydraulic presses and systems.
• Machine troubleshooting and pm experience including sheet lasers, lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, drill press, etc.is a plus.
• Welding experience -MIG and TIG is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and drawings.

Maintenance Technician Education & Experience:

• 2-year degree in a mechanical/electrical field and 1 year experience as a maintenance technician or 5 years as a maintenance technician.
• Experience in lockout tagout procedures. 
• Plumbing 
• High/low voltage systems
• Measuring equipment (caliper, micrometer, tape measure)
• Blueprint reading

Maintenance Tech Preferred Skills

• Manufacturing experience.
• HVAC knowledge
• Plumbing

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Compensation details: 28-36 Hourly Wage