Maintenance Technician Trainee

Faribault, MN | Contract-to-hire | Rotating 12-Hour Shift | $24/hr–$30/hr + OT

Konik is partnering with a growing food manufacturing company to add Maintenance Technician Trainees to their operations team. This role is designed for mechanically inclined individuals looking to build a long-term career in industrial maintenance through hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to high-volume manufacturing equipment and systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong mechanical aptitude who wants to develop skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and industrial maintenance within a stable manufacturing environment.

Schedule

• Rotating 12-hour schedule - 6 AM - 6 PM
• Rotating schedule example: 3-on / 2-off / 2-on rotation with alternating 36-hour and 48-hour work weeks

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured maintenance training program focused on industrial maintenance fundamentals
• Shadow experienced maintenance technicians, mechanics, supervisors, and engineering staff
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairing production equipment and processing systems
• Learn preventive maintenance procedures and CMMS systems
• Support maintenance activities involving pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Assist with equipment adjustments, installations, and repairs
• Learn safe maintenance practices within a USDA-regulated food manufacturing environment
• Support plant housekeeping, safety, and GMP initiatives
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to support operational uptime

Qualifications

• 1+ years of manufacturing, mechanical, maintenance, automotive, fabrication, or industrial experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn industrial maintenance systems
• Interest in developing troubleshooting skills involving hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and mechanical equipment
• Food manufacturing experience is a plus but not required
• Technical school, maintenance coursework, or industrial training is beneficial
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong attendance, reliability, and teamwork skills

Additional Role Details

• Designed as a long-term growth opportunity into a full Maintenance Technician role
• Company actively investing in maintenance staffing and operations leadership
• USDA-regulated environment requiring pre-employment drug screening including THC testing
• Uniforms and tools provided by company
• Steel-toe boot reimbursement after 60 days
• Opportunity for long-term advancement into maintenance and controls positions

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• PTO and paid holidays
• Company-provided uniforms and tools
• Overtime opportunities available
• Long-term advancement opportunities within manufacturing maintenance

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Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected class status.

Konik has specialized in placing technical professionals with leading Minnesota and western Wisconsin employers for more than 50 years.