Maintenance Mechanic III

The candidate should be comfortable working independently, responding to equipment issues, performing preventive maintenance, and recommending improvements to increase equipment uptime and reliability. The technician will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, modifying, and improving production equipment to ensure reliable and efficient manufacturing operations.

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician
Location: Minnetonka, MN
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Pay Rate: $33.00 $33.97/hour (W2)
Shift: 3:00 PM 1:30 AM

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing/Maintenance Technician to provide technical support for manufacturing equipment and assembly-line operations. The technician will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, modifying, and improving production equipment to ensure reliable and efficient manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain manufacturing and assembly-line equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment repair calls and perform necessary corrective maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Use technical manuals, electrical/mechanical schematics, precision tools, and test equipment to diagnose equipment issues.
• Document equipment repairs, qualifications, upgrades, preventive maintenance activities, and parts usage in the maintenance database.
• Maintain backup equipment and ensure required spare parts are available at appropriate inventory levels.
• Support Industrial, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineers with equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with equipment development engineers to identify recurring equipment issues and recommend improvements.
• Provide technical recommendations to improve equipment reliability, performance, and uptime.
• Assist with the construction and modification of manufacturing worktables and workstations.
• Provide necessary utilities and support for setting up equipment on manufacturing assembly lines.
• Modify existing assembly lines and workstations to support changing manufacturing requirements.
• Plan, organize, and execute assigned technical projects and maintenance activities.
• Independently troubleshoot complex technical problems and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Apply creativity, technical judgment, and initiative to develop effective solutions to equipment-related issues.
• Recommend improvements to maintenance processes, equipment performance, and work methods.
• Work in a regulated quality-system environment while maintaining compliance with applicable procedures and requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support equipment history, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of related manufacturing, maintenance, or technical experience.
• Strong knowledge of complex technical concepts and manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and repairing production equipment.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize work effectively.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a quality-system and regulated manufacturing environment.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a hands-on technician with strong troubleshooting skills, mechanical/electrical aptitude, and experience supporting manufacturing or assembly-line equipment. The candidate should be comfortable working independently, responding to equipment issues, performing preventive maintenance, and recommending improvements to increase equipment uptime and reliability.