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Maintenance Technician

United StatesUnited States·MinneapolisNormalmid
OperationsMaintenance Technician
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Key Responsibilities

Fix and maintain production and packaging machines Perform regular equipment checks and preventive maintenance Troubleshoot issues to keep lines running and reduce downtime Work on electrical,

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Maintenance Technician – Kemps Minneapolis

 

Starting Wage: $36.25/hour

Schedule: Overnight, 10 hour shift

Monday, Tuesday and Friday, Saturday 5:00PM – 3:30AM.

 

Kemps is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to help keep our plant running strong. In this role, you’ll fix equipment, prevent breakdowns, and support daily production.

Responsibilities

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  • →Fix and maintain production and packaging machines
  • →Perform regular equipment checks and preventive maintenance
  • →Troubleshoot issues to keep lines running and reduce downtime
  • →Work on electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, air (pneumatic), and hydraulic systems
  • →Help install new equipment
  • →Work with operators to solve problems quickly
  • →Use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment
  • →Complete work orders and document repairs clearly and on time
  • →Communicate problems that may affect production
  • →Follow all safety, food safety, and company procedures
  • Hands-on mechanical skills and troubleshooting ability
  • Ability to read basic diagrams or work orders
  • Strong attention to safety and quality
  • Reliable, team-oriented, and willing to learn
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Technical training (maintenance or trade school) a plus
  • 1+ year of maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred
  • Experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLCs, or HVAC equipment helpful
  • Strong mechanical skills and willingness to learn
  • Bonus: Boiler license 

 

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Active, hands-on role (standing, walking, bending most of shift)
  • Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
  • Work in cold production areas (gear provided)
  • Exposure to noise and production environment (PPE provided)

 

BENEFITS:

  • Low-cost, high-quality union medical, dental, and vision coverage (rates under $100)
  • Pension Plan + HRA – Company contributes $1,500+ per year at no cost to you
  • Employer-paid benefits 
  • Short-term disability and life insurance included
  • Employee Assistance Program through both company and union support

 

MORE GREAT PERKS:

  • Paid training — we’ll help you build your skills
  • Tuition assistance for continued education
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Uniforms provided
  • Boot allowance twice a year
  • Company swag
  • Work for a company backed by dairy farm families

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

 

Kemps LLC is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Kemps, we manufacture Milk and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!  

 

 

 

 

 

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Minneapolis, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
≈ $75,400 a year
33% above the $56,660 median for Maintenance Technician jobs on Jobera (1,033 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
Posted
13 days ago
Employer
has 634 open jobs on Jobera.

Listing Details

First seen
October 1, 2026
Last seen
October 15, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
13
Repost count
1
Trust Level
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October 15, 2026

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Maintenance Technician$36.25/hour