Plant Maintenance Mechanic
Lakeside Foods · Plainview, MN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Lakeside Foods (industrial) in Plainview, MN. Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1861 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 52 other live reliability postings in Minnesota.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 42%
- PLC 36%
- ✓ Welding 34%
- Automation 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Plant Maintenance Mechanic
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Location
Plainview, MN, US, 55964
At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.
Become One Of Our Valued Mechanics
Here at Lakeside Foods, our maintenance technician team is the backbone of our operations, ensuring equipment runs optimally while maintaining the facility. Maintenance mechanics/technicians are respected “Jack of All Trades” team members, performing mechanical and/or fabrication updates and using their knowledge to improve production processes. If you are a creative problem-solver who perseveres through challenging equipment repairs, we want to talk with you.
Pay Range
- •$22.05 - $28.93 per hour based on education and experience.
- •$1500 SIGN ON BONUS
Benefits
- •Medical, Dental and Vision
- •HSA/FSA
- •Life Insurance
- •Short and Long Term Disability
- •Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
- •Employee Assistance Program
- •Wellness programs
- •Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- •401(k) plan with company match
- •Profit Sharing
- •Profit Incentive
Additional
- •Stable work environment with a growing company
- •Flexible schedules during the off-season (November – May)
- •Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement
- •Mechanical Progression Program/Advancement Opportunities
- •Paid onsite and offsite training
- •An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job
What You’ll Do
- •Repair and maintain a variety of pea, corn and meat processing equipment located within the plant
- •During off season, conduct preventative maintenance and repair equipment to get ready for next pack season
- •Supervise and train production staff to produce high quality vegetables and meat
- •Adhere to all Lakeside Foods policies, procedures and training requirements.
What You’ll Bring
- •Prior experience with mechanical/automotive maintenance
- •Refrigeration/ammonia/HVAC is a plus, willing to provide training
- •High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required
- •Prior welding experience is a plus
- •Positive attitude
- •Strong work ethic
- •Safety mindset
Welcome to plainview
Located 30 miles from Rochester, 35 miles from Winona and 33 miles from Red Wing, Plainview residents have the best of both worlds—”big city” jobs, amenities in nearby cities… and the comfort and security of “small town living”. If you love the outdoors, you’ll love Plainview! Area attractions include Lark Toys in Kellogg, The National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Carley State Park and Whitewater State Park, the Weaver Dunes and numerous DNR areas in the Whitewater, Zumbro and Mississippi River Valleys. Most are within fifteen minutes to a half-hour from Plainview and offer year-round activities and interpretive centers
Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on
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