Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

About the Opportunity:
• Job Title: Maintenance Technician
• Pay Rate Range: $58,000.00-$79,000.00/Salary
• Location: Plymouth, MN
• Schedule: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 7AM-3PM with optional O/T.
• Position Type: Direct Hire

Requirements and Qualifications:
• Ability to use hand tools and welding tools, as well as troubleshoot electrical systems
• Knowledge of crane operation and ancillary lifting devices
• Ability to inspect material for quality conformance using measuring devices and drawings
• Ability to follow detailed and extensive instructions
• Ability to read manufacturing equipment drawings and electrical and plumbing schematics
• 2 years of related maintenance experience
• Able to lift and carry 50lbs
• Able to stand for an entire shift

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Physically performs highly diversified duties to maintain, repair, and improve machinery, equipment and warehouse facility in a safe and timely manner
• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production
• Conducts regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and warehouse facility as required
• Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and make adjustments
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Participates in troubleshooting and maintenance of production and warehouse assets
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
• Detects faulty operations and defective material and report those and any unusual situations to supervision
• Performs a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions
• Maintains a daily log of completed tasks
• Reports all maintenance issues to supervision promptly
• Understands and can explain the company’s Quality Policy, job description and required tasks and explain how this position impacts customer satisfaction and contributes to fulfilling Quality Policy
• Conducts housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility space
• Participates and fulfills the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs as identified for this position
• Participates as requested for independent objective auditing activity and supports continuous improvement activities
• May perform daily, weekly, and other routine maintenance and housekeeping on machines and equipment in work area
• Understands and uses related production documents as required by position and/or procedures
• Uses a calculator, conversion charts and basic math skills to calculate sizes, weights, and metric conversions
• May work at different workstations as production needs require

Discover Award Staffing:
At Award Staffing, we believe that work should be more than just a paycheck—it should inspire, empower, and create a sense of purpose. We’re passionate about connecting people through meaningful work that truly fits their skills and aspirations. Voted Minnesota's Top Staffing Agency to work for by the Star Tribune, we partner with companies of all sizes to help you find a role where you can thrive. Our team is here to support you every step of the way. Let’s find the job that’s right for you.

Why Award Staffing:
• Values Matching: We don’t just help you find a job; we connect you with a company that aligns with your values, ensuring it’s the right fit for who you are.
• Professional & Personal Growth: Your growth matters to us. We focus on finding positions that offer opportunities for skill development and personal fulfillment, so you can thrive in every aspect of your life.
• Impact: The work you do should make a difference. We're committed to placing you in roles where you can have a meaningful impact on your life and the community around you.

Benefits:
*Medical
*Dental
*Vision
*Short Term Disability
*Long Term Disability

AAP/EEO Statement
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. Award Staffing Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace/EEO Employer.