Maintenance Mechanic Montgomery MN

Job Description

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.

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