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Cottage Grove, MNFull-time$70–95K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$70–95K/yr
Location
Cottage Grove, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Maintenance Technician will support manufacturing operations by maintaining equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and addressing mechanical and electrical challenges. The role includes troubleshooting and repairing production equipment, performing preventive and predictive maintenance, and supporting installations and improvement projects. The position is permanent and fully onsite in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, with multiple shifts available and pay up to $45 per hour.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical TroubleshootingElectrical TroubleshootingMotor MaintenanceControls MaintenanceHydraulic SystemsPneumatic EquipmentReading Electrical SchematicsReading Wiring DiagramsReading Technical DocumentationPLC TroubleshootingFood ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingPackaging ManufacturingAutomated ManufacturingAllen-Bradley PLCsVFDsIndustrial AutomationWeldingFabricationMachining

Qualifications

3+ Years Industrial Maintenance ExperienceTechnical DegreeMaintenance CertificationMilitary Mechanical Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Maintenance Technician | Direct-Hire Opportunity

Earn Up to $45/Hour + Overtime | Full Benefits | Career Growth

1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts Available

Keep Production Running. Build Your Career. Make an Impact.

Are you a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician looking for a company that values your expertise and rewards your contributions? Join a growing manufacturer in the South Metro offering competitive pay, steady overtime opportunities, excellent benefits, and a modern, climate-controlled facility.

This is an opportunity to join a team where maintenance is viewed as a critical part of the operation, not just a support function. If you enjoy troubleshooting complex equipment, preventing downtime, and solving mechanical and electrical challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in maximizing equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting efficient manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair industrial manufacturing equipment

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime

Maintain and repair conveyors, mixers, ovens, packaging equipment, and production lines

Troubleshoot electrical systems including 3-phase motors, VFDs, sensors, relays, and PLC-controlled equipment

Work with pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems

Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects

Respond quickly to production issues and breakdowns to keep operations running efficiently

Complete work orders and document repairs, maintenance activities, and parts usage accurately

Follow OSHA, GMP, food safety, and company safety standards at all times

Partner with operations and engineering teams to improve equipment performance and reliability

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment

Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities

Experience maintaining motors, controls, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic equipment

Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation

Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment

Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

Food, beverage, packaging, or automated manufacturing experience

Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and industrial automation systems

Welding, fabrication, or machining experience

Technical degree, maintenance certification, or military mechanical experience

Why Join This Team?

Top Pay & Stability

  • Earn up to $45/hour based on experience

  • Consistent overtime opportunities available

  • Direct-hire position with long-term career growth

Outstanding Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Career Development Opportunities

A Facility You'll Be Proud to Work In

  • Modern, climate-controlled facility

  • Strong leadership and support from management

  • Well-maintained equipment and investment in technology

  • Team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and employee success

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Maintenance Technician looking for competitive pay, stable employment, cutting-edge equipment, and opportunities for advancement, this is the career move you've been waiting for. Join a company that invests in its people and rewards technical expertise. Apply today and take your maintenance career to the next level.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cottage Grove, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Monthly bonus pending company performance 401k with match PTO Paid holidays Insurance

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cottage Grove, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cottage Grove,MN.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

How this job compares

Set against the 6,656 open Maintenance Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$70–95K/yr
  • US median$58–81K/yr321 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $83K, is 17% above the US median midpoint ($71K) — in the middle half of Maintenance Technician salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 131 open Maintenance Technician jobs in Minnesota and 6,656 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Maintenance Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (3,805 postings).
Education
25 of the 6,656 open Maintenance Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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