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Maintenance Tech Trainee

Faribault Foods
Faribault, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2026

SUMMARY:  The Maintenance technician Trainee position is designed to develop Maintenance technicians for Faribault Foods, Faribault location. The trainee will learn the skills necessary to act as a maintenance technician through hands on training, classroom training and OEM training. The trainee will complete a 12-month training program to be able to perform the essential duties on the Maintenance Technician position description. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

·         Shadow and learn from operators, PM mechanics, Maintenance Technicians, Maintenance supervisors, Maintenance managers, Engineering, Safety Team and Continuous improvement team.

·         Complete 12-month training program that and be able to explain and demonstrate in theory and practice of maintenance tasks.

·         Partner with Quality Assurance, executing and supporting all Quality programs that ensure the production of Safe, Quality Foods.

·         Learns and uses CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System) to enter and retrieve activity log information and reports.

·         Learn from other mechanics on how to troubleshoot the various items that come up identify line performance issues and assist in correcting them

·         Assist with Install, adjust and repair processing equipment in accordance with specifications

·         Train and Maintain equipment utilizing a Planned Maintenance Program

·         Practice safe work habits wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all tasks

·         Learn to identify safety issues and how to repair these issues.

·         Responsible for general housekeeping of maintenance and production areas, actively working toward a clean and safe work environment.

·         Responsible for Good Manufacturing Practices compliance

·         Able to meet all attendance requirements based on Company’s Attendance Policy

·         Effectively cooperate with direct supervision as well as maintain professional and cooperative relationships with peers.

·         Be able to consistently lift up to 50 lbs. 

·         Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education:

§  High school diploma or equivalent education experience.

Experience:

§  1 to 3 years in a multi-shift manufacturing facility. 

§  Food production a plus. 

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