Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Seeking a Maintenance Engineer to assist with optimizing the performance and dependability of machinery and facilities. This position involves conducting routine maintenance, diagnosing issues, and implementing enhancements to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency. The role requires collaboration with engineering and operations teams to maintain a safe and efficient work environment. This is a first shift position, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance plans for machinery and equipment.
• Perform regular inspections to detect and address potential issues.
• Execute routine maintenance tasks, including lubrication, cleaning, and component replacement.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Respond swiftly to equipment failures and emergencies to minimize operational disruptions.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and software to pinpoint and resolve technical problems.
• Recommend and implement changes to boost efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Assist with implementation and installation of new equipment.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, and replacements.
• Generate reports on equipment performance, maintenance costs, and downtime.
• Ensure adherence to maintenance protocols and safety standards.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with industry standards and regulations.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of maintenance experience
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related field
• Proficiency with diagnosing, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PLC, hydraulics, motors, and industrial maintenance
• Proficiency in maintenance management
• Strong electrical and troubleshooting skills

Why Work Here?

Top pay and benefits for production in the Forest Lake area. The company is constantly evolving to help their internal employees as well as their customers. They provide medical, dental, and 401k benefits. Matching 401K up to 5%. 50-75% paid medical benefits depending on the option chosen by the employee. Offering $1000 retention bonus upon 90 days and $1000 at the 1-year mark. Free Donut Fridays and $.25 per hour voucher for the snack vending machine. PTO: 2 weeks' vacation year one, with more accrual each year. 11 Paid holidays. They tend to buyout contracts at the 30-day mark if attendance and performance are satisfactory.

Work Environment

Will need to have a passport and be able to travel internationally 10% of the time. The position entails working in an industrial environment with occasional exposure to damp conditions and hazardous substances. Employees may encounter airborne particles, fumes, and work near moving machinery, which poses a risk of electrical shock. The noise level is generally high. Safety gear will be provided. The production floor is hot and humid. The company has been around for almost 200 years and is a main producer of steel horseshoes for the North American market, focusing mainly on riding and sport horse segments. They offer a stable environment with great leaders, a team culture open to your ideas, competitive wages, good benefits, and advancement opportunities. The facility runs 5 lines, each consisting of a robot manufacturing horseshoes, with 1 Operator, 1 Supervisor, and 2 Leads per line. The maintenance department includes 1 supervisor, 1 lead, 1 facilities, and 7 people in total. 90% of the work will be in the production area, with 50% being preventative and 50% reactive. Troubleshooting accounts for 50% of the work, mechanical 40%, and electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic 10%.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Forest Lake, Minnesota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $84000.00/yr.

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.
if they work overtime on Saturday
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 is anticipated to close on May 5, 2025.

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.