Maintenance Technician – Tuffy’s Pet Foods

Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Schedule: Monday - Friday

Compensation:

• All in hourly compensation: $22.18/hr to 24.54/hr
  • Base Pay: $20.96/hr to $23.32/hr
  • Sign on Bonus: $1.22/hr worked
• Profit Sharing Eligibility: Begins after completing 1 year of employment ($7.7 Million in Profits Paid to Profit Sharing Pool in 2024 which equated to an extra $6.10/hr or $12,688 annually for employees)

Our Coolest Benefit - Profit Sharing!

In our most recent fiscal year, KLN Family Brands paid out over $7.7 million in profit-sharing to our employees!!!

Our Story

KLN Family Brands is a 3rd generation family-owned business that started in 1964 with its corporate headquarters located in Perham, MN, in the heart of MN lakes country. Together, our companies manufacture a diverse and expanding range of high-quality human and pet food products.

At KLN Family Brands, our vision is that “We are a proud people-first company. We are successful because of trust-based relationships and first-rate products for our families and friends. We better the world by caring for others. We challenge. We grow. We inspire.”

Some companies have to “fudge the story” a little. Some need the extra “spin” to shine a positive light on themselves. That’s not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and that’s not what we do. We tell the story of our brand – our people, the quality of our products, our spirit & moxie, our tradition, and the way we treat our community & beyond. We do it in a genuine way because we genuinely believe we’re a pretty amazing company.

What We Are Looking For

We’re now hiring a Maintenance Technician to support our Perham, MN Tuffy’s Pet Foods facility. The maintenance technician will be tasked to assist with and or perform the maintenance on all equipment at this facility, to perform job in safe and timely manner. This position will report to the Maintenance Manager

Essential Duties:

• Perform work with OSHA requirements in mind
• Proper use of hand tools
• Operate power tools – Grinders, welders, drills, saws etc. 
• Work with – Alignment equipment – Dial indicators. 
• Work with peer, and Supervisory groups. 
• Lubricate and adjust equipment as required by manufacture. 
• Perform maintenance, and preventive maintenance functions on all equipment. 
• Trouble shooting on equipment as needed (Documentation). 
• Monitor and maintain waste water system
• Perform equipment performance checks on scales, flow sensors etc. 
• Perform safety checks on hoist, lifts, harnesses, ladders, ropes, cords, and chains. 
• Be able to work in other areas of facility if needed. 
• May be required to obtain a boiler license 
• Train new departmental employees.

Qualifications

• Must not be afraid of heights or manlift, ability to climb 150 feet
• Learning, memorizing and executing a sequence of procedures
• Good Mechanical knowledge, Maintenance Skills and Basic computer skills
• Experience in metal fabrication / Welding – tig, wirefeed, stick, Metals –mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, Silver soldering, Brazing.
• Experience in power transmission equipment – bearings, seals, belts, and gearboxes, Alignment of equip.
• Work shifts as required, safe work record, good attitude, take call in’s as needed
• Attend training that may be required.
• Must be able to read, speak, write and understand English
• Ability to drive forklift and pass certification exam
• Ability to handle weights of up to 100lbs and 50lbs on a routine basis

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision
  • Wellness program discounts - up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthly
• 80 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year of Employment
• 7 Paid Holidays
• KLN Clinic - Free doctor visits & more than 300 free prescriptions
• 401k Match Opportunity
  • Opportunity to meet with our onsite financial advisors 
• $10,000 Forgivable Home Grant Program
• Tuition Assistance

 *This opportunity is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test and background check.*