About this role
Maintenance Technician | Direct-Hire Opportunity
Earn Up to $45/Hour + Overtime | Full Benefits | Career Growth
1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts Available
Keep Production Running. Build Your Career. Make an Impact.
Are you a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician looking for a company that values your expertise and rewards your contributions? Join a growing manufacturer in the South Metro offering competitive pay, steady overtime opportunities, excellent benefits, and a modern, climate-controlled facility. This is an opportunity to join a team where maintenance is viewed as a critical part of the operation, not just a support function. If you enjoy troubleshooting complex equipment, preventing downtime, and solving mechanical and electrical challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in maximizing equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting efficient manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair industrial manufacturing equipment Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime Maintain and repair conveyors, mixers, ovens, packaging equipment, and production lines Troubleshoot electrical systems including 3-phase motors, VFDs, sensors, relays, and PLC-controlled equipment Work with pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects Respond quickly to production issues and breakdowns to keep operations running efficiently Complete work orders and document repairs, maintenance activities, and parts usage accurately Follow OSHA, GMP, food safety, and company safety standards at all times Partner with operations and engineering teams to improve equipment performance and reliability
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities Experience maintaining motors, controls, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic equipment Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Preferred Qualifications
Food, beverage, packaging, or automated manufacturing experience Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and industrial automation systems Welding, fabrication, or machining experience Technical degree, maintenance certification, or military mechanical experience
Why Join This Team?
Top Pay & Stability
- Earn up to $45/hour based on experience
- Consistent overtime opportunities available
- Direct-hire position with long-term career growth
Outstanding Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Life Insurance Career Development Opportunities
A Facility You'll Be Proud to Work In
- Modern, climate-controlled facility
- Strong leadership and support from management
- Well-maintained equipment and investment in technology
- Team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and employee success
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Maintenance Technician looking for competitive pay, stable employment, cutting-edge equipment, and opportunities for advancement, this is the career move you've been waiting for. Join a company that invests in its people and rewards technical expertise. Apply today and take your maintenance career to the next level. 🔧🏭📢 Not the right shift/location/pay?We hire for a number of companies in Industrial and building maintenance. Apply here for a call and we can find something that's a better fit!
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Cottage Grove, MN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $95000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Monthly bonus pending company performance
401k with match
PTO
Paid holidays
Insurance
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Cottage Grove,MN.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.