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Mechanic - Day Shift

Up North Plastics
Cottage Grove, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026 CLOSED ON 4/15/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic - Day Shift position at Up North Plastics?

Overview

Up-North Plastics, a leading manufacturer of plastic products, is a seeking Industrial Mechanic at its Cottage Grove, MN location for our day shift.  A successful candidate must be mechanically inclined and have some previous experience working on engines/vehicles/machines.

 

***STARTING PAY OF $26.00***

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Strong Mechanical Aptitude
  • Experience working with hand/power tools
  • The ability to work in a fast paced environment

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

  • Observing mechanical devices in operation and listening to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
  • Dismantling machines to gain access to remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, power tools, and safety lock-out devices.
  • Inspecting used parts.
  • Repairing or replacing defective parts.
  • Installing new parts.

Up North Plastics provides indepth on the job training with a lot of opportunity for growth.  In addition to that, Up North Plastics allows a great deal of overtime and a lot of opportunity for advancement.  

 

Up-North Plastics offers competitive wages plus a comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental, paid vacations and holidays, ESST, 401(K).

Salary : $26

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