Title:  Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift, 2nd Shift   Req ID: 5215

City, State:  Wells, MN, Minnesota (US-MN)

Reports to:  Maintenance Manager 

Department:  2nd Shift Maintenance Wells 

Classification:  Nonexempt 

Title: Maintenance Technician, 2nd Shift 

City, State:     Wells, MN 

Reports to:      Maintenance Supervisor 

Department:    2nd Shift Maintenance Department 

Classification: Full-Time, Hourly, Nonexempt  

Physical Classification: 1-8 (see Maintenance/Utilities Back & Task Chart) 

Hours: 12 PM- 10:30 PM Wed-Fri with rotating weekends (Hours May Vary)  

Wage:  $25.64-32.68/hour (based on qualifications)

*Eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $15,000!*

JOB DUTIES:   

• Preventive Maintenance 

• Repairs to equipment to ensure production up time 

• Boiler and refrigeration checks 

• Equipment overhauls and updating 

• Electrical, welding, pneumatic and hydraulics, elements of troubleshooting and repair work. 

• All other duties as assigned. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: High noise, varied temperatures (warm to cold), slippery floors, moving equipment and dust may be present. Wear appropriate PPE and other equipment as necessary or required.  

QUALIFICATIONS: Desire 3+ years’ experience in a mechanical capacity, including installation, troubleshooting and equipment repair. Desire a MN State Specialist Class Boilers license or higher. Prior experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics, electricity, plumbing and PLC’s. Ammonia refrigeration and preventative maintenance experience is a plus. Must be able to stand for 8 hours per day. Ability to frequently bend, lift and twist. Display positive attitude and teamwork skills. Ability to function both independently and in a team-orientated environment.  

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Company will provide the required tools & equipment necessary for functioning in this position. Employees will be required to wear safety shoes and will be provided with prescription safety glasses if needed. Employees will wear safety equipment as it relates to the requirement for the task. 

JOB SELECTION:  Awarded job selections are based on the following criteria, but not limited to: Work experience, job evaluations, HR records (attendances, warnings, notices, etc.), personal interviews, job related test (math, typing, etc.), previous training and/or education, and length of service with Brakebush Brothers, Inc. 

If you have been in your current salaried position for less than six-months, you must have approval from your VP before applying for a new salaried position that is at a lateral job/wage level or lower. If you are applying for a salaried position, after less than six-months in your current position, and it is at a higher job/wage level, you do not need approval. 

Brakebush Brothers, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in our hiring, training, or promotion policies. We will not discriminate against job applicants or employees for reasons of race, religion, color, sex, handicap, age, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law. 

About Brakebush Brothers, Inc.:
Since 1925, our privately owned and U.S. operated family business fulfils its mission to exceed customer expectations with quality chicken products at competitive prices and provide a safe and quality work environment for our employees, consisting of competitive wages, great benefits, and optimum working conditions. Brakebush Brothers, Inc. currently has four locations. Our original plant in Westfield, WI is a further processing plant that houses the corporate offices and our fleet, Brakebush Transportation, Inc. Our Wells, MN and Mocksville, NC are additional further processing facilities and the Irving, TX location is a raw portioning operation. Through high-capacity production lines and a national distribution network, we provide over 200 products for Foodservice, Industrial and National accounts across the United States.
Brakebush takes pride in continuous improvement, learning and development of our employees at all levels, employee wellness initiatives and ongoing support of our community and charities.  

We offer amazing benefits:
Programs: 401(k) with Company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Time, Paid Parental Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance program

Insurances: Medical/Dental, Reimbursement Accounts - Flex Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP), Case Management and Maternity Management Services, Insurance Travel Assistance Program, Life Insurance for you and your family, and Telemedicine Services

Optional Additional Insurance: Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Accident Plan, Accidental Death (AD&D), Critical Illness, and Supplemental Life Insurance.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required.

Brakebush Brothers, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in our hiring, training, or promotion policies. We will not discriminate against job applicants or employees for reasons of race, religion, color, sex, handicap, age, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law. Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.