**Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** We are looking to hire a Maintenance Technician who will be responsible for supporting production on the 2nd shift. You will be maintaining all machinery, equipment, building, and grounds, ensuring that all equipment meets OSHA standards. The role includes installation and maintenance of various equipment including presses, CNCs, conveyors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, air compressors, welders, induction heat systems, ABB robotic systems, water treatment equipment, and plumbing and piping. You will also be responsible for maintaining inventory and parts, performing preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting electrical components and control circuits. PLC experience (Allen-Bradley) is a plus. This position requires basic reading, writing, and math skills similar to those learned in high school. Knowledge and experience in rigging heavy equipment are beneficial. **Responsibilities** + Install and maintain equipment such as presses, CNCs, conveyors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, air compressors, welders, induction heat systems, ABB robotic systems, water treatment equipment, and plumbing and piping. + Maintain inventory and parts. + Perform preventive maintenance on all machinery and equipment. + Troubleshoot electrical components and control circuits. + Ensure all equipment is kept to OSHA standards. + Work independently and autonomously in maintaining the facility. **Essential Skills** + 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Basic understanding of electrical components. + Ability to work independently and autonomously. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley) is a plus. + Knowledge and experience in rigging heavy equipment. **Why Work Here?** We offer top pay and benefits for production roles, including medical, dental, and 401k plans. Employees receive a matching 401K up to 5%, and 50-75% paid medical benefits depending on the chosen option. We also provide a $1000 retention bonus upon 90 days and another $1000 at the one-year mark. Enjoy Free Donut Fridays and a $.25 per hour voucher for the snack vending machine. We offer 2 weeks of PTO in the first year, 11 paid holidays, and the potential for contract buyout at the 30-day mark if performance and attendance are satisfactory. **Work Environment** The work environment is hot and humid, as the company is a main producer of steel horseshoes for the North American market. The facility has been around for almost 200 years and runs 5 production lines. The maintenance department consists of a supervisor, a lead, and 7 team members. The production area sees 90% of the work, with 50% being preventative and 50% reactive. The facility offers a stable company environment with great leadership, a team-focused culture, competitive wages, good benefits, and opportunities for advancement. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Forest Lake, Minnesota. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $65000.00 provides top pay and benefits for production in the Forest Lake area. They are constantly changing and evolving to help their internal employees as well as their customers. They provide medical, dental, and 401k as well. Matching 401K up to 5% 50-75% paid medical benefits depending on the option chosen by the employee. They are offering $1000 retention bonus upon 90 days and $1000 at 1 year mark. They are offering Free Donut Fridays as well as $.25 per hour voucher for the snack vending machine. PTO 2 weeks' vacation year one - can accrue more with each year. 11 Paid holidays **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Forest Lake,MN. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 24, 2024. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.