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Maintenance Technician - 1st and 2nd shift

BAUER WELDING & METAL FABRICATORS INC · Mounds View, MN

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
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The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at BAUER WELDING & METAL FABRICATORS INC (industrial) in Mounds View, MN.

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
ISO 9001, PLC, Robotics, Automation, CNC, Welding

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How this role compares

Against 50 other live reliability postings in Minnesota.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 43%
  • ✓ Welding 29%
  • ✓ PLC 29%
  • ✓ Automation 24%

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Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 9001, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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Full description from BAUER WELDING & METAL FABRICATORS INCAs posted on their careers site.Show

Primary Duties

Perform mechanical and electrical/electronic troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of fabrication equipment including:

  • ◆CNC tube benders, mills, lasers, 6-axis robotic welders
  • ◆Manual mills and tube benders
  • ◆Punch presses, brake presses, drill presses
  • ◆End formers, saws, and cutoff machines

Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance to reduce downtime

Communicate repair timelines, updates, and completions clearly with team leads and supervisors

Implement and maintain safety protocols: LOTO, chemical storage/disposal, fire extinguisher checks, and emergency lighting

Maintain and troubleshoot systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC-based controls

Respond promptly to maintenance requests and prioritize tasks based on production needs

Coordinate with production and engineering teams to ensure efficient equipment operation

Document all maintenance activity in logs and maintenance software

Adhere to safety policies, including lockout/tagout, chemical handling, and PPE compliance

Additional Duties

Order repair parts and coordinate external service or specialty tools

Maintain repair and inspection records, logs, and purchase orders

Perform building and facility maintenance, including HVAC, electric boiler/heat pump systems, cooling towers, rooftop fans, air exchangers, runoff systems

Oversee forklift and crane maintenance with outside vendors

Coordinate hazardous waste disposal in compliance with environmental regulations

Participate in other assigned duties aligned with core values: Taking Ownership, Striving for Greatness, Showing Our Customers We Care

5+ years of experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance

Completed electrical/electronics technical training (certificate or equivalent)

Experience troubleshooting and repairing PLCs and automation systems

Ability to read mechanical and electrical prints, schematics, and control diagrams

Knowledge of CNC equipment (lasers, brakes, benders, mills)

Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills

Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Experience with welding equipment maintenance

Basic fabrication skills, including the ability to modify or fabricate parts when needed

Effective communication skills for working with all levels of staff and vendors

Flexibility and prioritization skills in a multi-machine environment

Basic to intermediate computer skills

Preferred: MN Boiler License, Previous experience in a precision fabrication shop, Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards

Physical

Requirements

Lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly

Work in standing, kneeling, and overhead positions

Exposure to noise, oils, solvents, and moving machinery

Indoor shop environment with seasonal temperature controls

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Job Details: Job Location: BAUER WELDING & METAL FABRICATORS - MOUNDS VIEW, MN, Salary Range: $27.00 - $34.50Hourly, Purpose and Description:

Bauer Welding & Metal Fabricators is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support the daily operations of our 60,000 sq ft production facility in Mounds View. This position is responsible for efficiently repairing and maintaining a wide variety of CNC and manual fabrication equipment to optimize uptime, productivity, and safety.

1st shift - Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

2nd shift - Monday - Thursday 3:00pm - 1:30am

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