Job TitleMaintenance Technician / MechanicLocationMinneapolis, MinnesotaDescriptionMaintenance Technician – Kemps MinneapolisStarting Wage: $33.00/hourRotating Shift: Week One: Thurs– Sun 6:00pm-6:30am, Week Two: Thurs - Sat 6:00pm-6:30amSign On Bonus: $5,000.00Kemps, LLC has openings for Maintenance Technicians, responsible for the maintenance of all property and production assets within the plant. This position is responsible for the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems.Kemps LLC is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Kemps, we manufacture Milk and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!RequirementsREQUIREMENTS:High school diploma or GEDMaintenance AAS, or Program Certificate in lieu of education1+ years field related experience1st Class B Boiler License preferred and/or willingness to obtain with company assistanceKnowledge of all phases of electric power, 480-240-120 and the lower voltage control wiringExperience preferred in a manufacturing facility including: electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC and/or HVACknowledge of various equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor, relay, and process control and packaging equipmentMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionallyMust be able to work in a production and cooler environment with moderate to high noise volume (hearing protection provided)On the Job Training provided, students in or newly graduated from programs encouraged to apply.*Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checksBENEFITS:Union pension plan and benefitsRetirement OptionsCompetitive payOvertime optionsComprehensive healthcare benefitsService recognition and employee rewardsEmployee referral programTuition reimbursementUniforms providedWork for dairy farm familiesDFA is an Equal Opportunity EmployerEEO is The Law - click here for more informationEEO StatementCalifornia applicants, click here for information regarding the data collection notice for California Consumer Privacy Act.Pay Range