Facilities Maintenance Technician / Manufacturing Engineer

Brief Description

We are currently looking to add a Facilities Maintenance Technician/Manufacturing Engineer to our team in St. Cloud, MN. In this role, you will support the reliability, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and supporting infrastructure. This role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, equipment qualification, and facility support activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. The position partners with Manufacturing Engineering and Facilities leadership to improve equipment performance, minimize downtime, and support organizational objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

What can I expect in this role?

This position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and is a non-exempt role.

Some key duties in this role include:

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

• Preventive Maintenance: Execute scheduled PMs on manufacturing equipment (e.g., assembly machinery, conveyors, automation systems) to ensure optimal performance.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical failures on production machinery, reducing downtime.
• Equipment Qualification: Execute Installation Qualifications, for new equipment, per an approved plan.
• Continuous Improvement: Support engineering with data collection, process troubleshooting, and implementing equipment modifications to enhance production throughput.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and work orders in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
  
  

Facility Maintenance Technician

• Facilities Equipment Maintenance: Perform preventive maintenance on building systems, including HVAC units, lighting, compressed air systems, and plumbing.
• Minor Repairs: Perform general facility repairs, such as electrical repairs (ballasts, outlets), plumbing, or minor building carpentry.
• Site Safety & Support: Ensure a safe and clean working environment, support facility security and respond to building-related emergency alarms.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and work orders in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
  
  

What makes you a good fit?

Our goal is finding the right individual for our team – we firmly believe that the right person is someone to invest in and invite to join our team.

We value team members who demonstrate:

• Commitment to our values – You work collaboratively, take pride in your work, follow procedures carefully, and contribute to a safe and quality-focused environment.
• Willingness to learn – You are open to training, receptive to feedback, and motivated to develop your skills.
• Attention to detail – You follow protocols closely and ensure accurate documentation and results.
• Teamwork and communication – You work effectively with others in a lab setting and communicate clearly with your team and supervisor.
• Reliability and accountability – You show up ready to work, follow through on tasks, and take responsibility for your work.
• Safety awareness – You understand the importance of safety practices and consistently follow OSHA guidelines and PPE requirements.
• Organization and time management – You can manage routine tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Education and/or experience required:

• Technical diploma, Associate degree, or equivalent hands-on experience (mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, etc.) preferred.
• 2 years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, maintenance, or similar environment required.
• Experience using hand tools and basic equipment required.
• Experience with electrical assembly, wiring, or electromechanical systems preferred.
• HVAC, boiler, or facility maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs preferred.
• Experience in regulated environments (medical device, aerospace, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
  
  

Who is Microbiologics?

Microbiologics is one of the fastest growing international biotechnology companies in the nation. We are the world’s leading experts and go-to collaborators in biological products and services, focused on protecting the health and safety of people around the world. For over 50 years, we have partnered with healthcare and life science laboratories, manufacturers, and suppliers across the globe to provide biological control materials, assay services, and consulting.

Headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota, we have additional facilities in California, Kentucky, and Michigan.

Our culture is friendly, collaborative, and supportive, providing opportunities for individuals to learn and grow both personally and professionally. At Microbiologics, we believe that great vision requires great people—and we are always looking for individuals who want to make an impact.

What can we offer you?

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Bonus potential
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on growth
• $26.96 – $33.70 per hour based on education and experience
  
  

If you have a passion for science and are looking to start your career in a laboratory environment, we encourage you to apply!