Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Montgomery, MN

Facility Type: Seasonal food manufacturing and processing

Employment Type: Full-time, hourly

Openings: 3

Union Status: Non-union

Role Overview

This is a mechanic-only maintenance role supporting a high-volume, seasonal food manufacturing facility. Maintenance mechanics are responsible for keeping production equipment running during an intense summer pack season and performing rebuilds, repairs, and improvements during the off-pack months.

This role is not open to automotive, residential, or construction mechanics. Candidates must come from a pure manufacturing or industrial environment, or be new engineering graduates with strong mechanical fundamentals, integrity, and a willingness to learn.

Pack season is demanding and non-negotiable. Candidates must be comfortable with rotating shifts, night work, extended hours, and production-driven priorities.

Schedule & Shift Structure

Off-Pack Season (Approx. October through May)

• Monday through Friday
• Day shift: 6:00am to 4:30pm
• Primary focus:
• Preventive maintenance
• Equipment overhauls
• Repairs and improvements
• Plant and equipment readiness for pack season

Pack Season (Approx. June through early October)

• 12-hour rotating shifts required
• 6:00am to 6:00pm
• 6:00pm to 6:00am
• Weekend work required as production dictates

Maintenance rotation pattern during pack:

• 7 days on / 2 days off
• 7 days on / 2 days off
• 7 days on / 3 days off (typically Fri–Sun)

Days off during pack often fall on weekdays.

Candidates must be 100% comfortable working nights for roughly half the summer.

Pay

• $28.00 to $32.00/hr, based on skills, experience, and manufacturing background
• Strong manufacturing mechanics may be considered above range
• Paid hourly
• Overtime available during pack season

Core Maintenance Expectations

• Support production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical failures under production pressure
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on processing and packaging equipment
• Tear down, rebuild, align, and adjust machinery
• Support equipment changeovers and seasonal startups
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas
• Accurately document maintenance work and PMs
• Work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams

Candidate Profile We Are Targeting

Backgrounds Considered

• Manufacturing maintenance mechanics
• Industrial processing environments
• Candidates comfortable owning problems and working independently

Backgrounds Not Considered

• Automotive mechanics
• Residential or commercial construction trades
• Field service roles unrelated to manufacturing

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, diagrams, and prints
• High integrity, honesty, and work ethic
• Willingness to learn and be coached
• Comfortable working nights, weekends, and extended hours during pack season
• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding and fabrication experience
• Experience supporting seasonal or harvest-driven production
• New engineering graduates with strong mechanical fundamentals and the right attitude

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant environment
• Exposure to:
• Moving machinery
• Wet floors
• Production noise
• Temperature changes by season
• PPE required, including hearing and eye protection

Why This Role

• Long-term, stable maintenance position
• Strong off-season schedule with predictable hours
• High earning potential during pack season
• Team-oriented maintenance culture
• Opportunity to build deep manufacturing experience in a complex operation

Benefits Overview

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Additional voluntary benefits

Why This Opportunity

This is a long-term opportunity for mechanics who want steady off-season hours, competitive pay, strong benefits, and challenging hands-on work during peak production months. Mechanics who succeed through pack season are highly valued and given opportunities to grow their skills and responsibilities within the maintenance team.