What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Mechanical Maintenance Tech position at Quality Pork Processors, Inc.?
If you're the kind of person who can fix any kind of mechanical issue and always thinks three steps ahead, then you will thrive as a full-time Overnight Maintenance Mechanic Tech with Quality Pork Processors! Join our Austin, MN team to solve complex problems and remove the barriers preventing technicians from completing their best quality work. Help us keep things running smoothly, safely, and efficiently!
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Competitive pay starting at $25.35/hour (based on experience)
- Medical insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation
- 9 paid holidays
- 401(k)
- Free onsite medical clinic, white uniforms, and safety equipment
You'll work nights from 9:30 pm to 7:30 am on a rotating schedule (four 10-hour days followed by two days off). Anything over 8 hours per day is overtime, meaning you'll earn two hours of overtime per shift!
We're committed to promoting from within. As you learn the equipment, earn trust, and demonstrate strong decision‑making, you'll be positioned to grow into a leadership/management role. This is a place where hard work, good people skills, and a safety‑first mindset are recognized and rewarded.
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
- Non-Negotiable - mechanical maintenance experience
- Non-Negotiable - hands-on experience using various tools and equipment
- Desired - hands-on experience in a mechanical, industrial, automotive, or equipment-focused position
You will also need:
- Ability to effectively work independently and with a team
- Commitment to following all safety procedures
- Sharp attention to detail
- Dependable, efficient, and motivated personality
- Drive to keep learning and growing
WHAT WILL YOU DO AS OUR OVERNIGHT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC?
Get ready for a dynamic role where every shift brings something different! You'll face new challenges every night, build the trust and respect of fellow mechanics, and gain valuable hands-on mechanical experience. Responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:
- Thinking on your feet, accurately troubleshooting problems, and fully fixing issues
- Working with hand tools, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, electronics, and specialized machinery
- Making educated decisions and taking accountability for your results
- Escalating major issues to upper management when appropriate
- Following all safety protocols and staying calm while under pressure
- Coordinating effectively with production supervisors and employees
- Building strong relationships, fostering smooth face-to-face communication, and supporting an open-door culture
- Taking active steps to grow personally and professionally
ARE YOU THE OVERNIGHT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC WE'RE LOOKING FOR?
Established in 1989, Quality Pork Processors has grown into a trusted, privately owned leader in meat processing. As a co‑packer for Hormel Foods, we specialize in processing and fabricating fresh pork with a strong commitment to quality and consistency. Our mission is simple and steadfast: to "safely process quality products as our team grows, protects, and represents our company values." With more than 1,300 dedicated team members, we work every day to honor that mission.
Our culture is built around four core values: trust, respect, connection, and positivity. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and take great pride in maintaining one of the strongest safety records in the industry. Above all, we prioritize our people. We're committed to creating a supportive, respectful, and rewarding workplace where every employee can thrive.
If you're self‑driven, hungry for success, and ready for a stable career with real advancement opportunities, we want to meet you. Complete our initial application to become our Overnight Maintenance Mechanic!
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