Maintenance Technician

Menasha Packaging

Location: Lakeville, MN 55044, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Sunday, 26 July 2026
Valid Through: Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Job Description

Menasha Packaging is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Lakeville, MN. This is a full-time position.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by: completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions
  • Work with production personnel to troubleshoot mechanical issues
  • Work in conjunction with outside contractors and/or vendors as well as OEMs to troubleshoot and make repairs to plant equipment
  • Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listen for problems; and use precision measuring and testing instruments to diagnose problems
  • Control downtime by performing routine preventive maintenance techniques
  • Fabricate repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment
  • Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
  • Use computer system to document work and account for parts
  • Communicate with the team using verbal, written or electronic communication including phone, email, radio, or other mode
  • Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Required to participate on the Emergency Response Team
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors


Knowledge, Skills, Or Abilities Desired
  • Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
  • Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
  • Ability to work on a rotating shift as needed
  • Ability to effectively work in teams
  • Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people
  • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles
  • Ability to read and understand machine part lists, preventative maintenance manuals, schematics and blueprints
  • Proficient computer skills including the ability to navigate and perform needed duties on CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
  • Ability to use rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
  • Ability to operate equipment including machines, alignment tools, high lifts, forklifts, boom lifts, scissors lifts, etc.
  • Ability to perform all computer functions as they pertain to the job


Compensation & benefits:
  • The starting wage for this position is $34.56 /hour plus $1.50/hour for 3rd shift differential.
  • Hourly rate could be negotiated based on relatable mechanical experience.
  • Robust benefit offerings and many advancement opportunities!

Education Requirements

high school

Skills

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits

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