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Maintenance Technician III

US1668 FreshPoint Bix Produce Company, LLC · Little Canada, MN

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
8+ years
Industry
Industrial
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A technician-level reliability role at US1668 FreshPoint Bix Produce Company, LLC (industrial) in Little Canada, MN.

They ask for
8+ years
Tools it names
Root cause, EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 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 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 48 other live reliability postings in Minnesota.

Experience asked
More than usual (8+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 43%
  • Welding 31%
  • PLC 31%
  • Automation 24%

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It asks for 8+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 70 lbs

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Full description from US1668 FreshPoint Bix Produce Company, LLCAs posted on their careers site.Show

Job summary

This is an Operations position responsible for performing/managing routine and high-level maintenance duties and other jobs assigned. Assists with material handling equipment and facility repairs.

Responsibilities

  • ◆Each employee is responsible for the food safety and quality of our products.
  • ◆Independently perform semi-skilled preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance on various types of equipment and machinery within the facility, as noted in the equipment manufacturer’s guidelines
  • ◆Perform complex troubleshooting and repairs on low/high voltage electrical power and control systems, bearings, sprockets, motors, belts and other moving parts
  • ◆Respond to emergency maintenance requests; troubleshoot to determine root cause and solution
  • ◆Inspect equipment and perform preventive maintenance
  • ◆Assemble, install, replace, repair, modify and adjust all types of small operating equipment
  • ◆Disassemble equipment, replace parts, relocate and reassemble equipment
  • ◆Direct work of Tech I and Tech II Crew Members; instruct on equipment repair/maintenance
  • ◆Able to work night shift and occasional weekends
  • ◆Complete other duties as assigned.

Other Functions and

Responsibilities

  • ◆Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
  • ◆Know and understand the company’s safety and health goals and its objectives.
  • ◆Assist the company in achieving goals by participating in the safety program.
  • ◆Demonstrate proper operation of equipment and tools as needed to ensure employee safety and compliance with all OSHA guidelines.
  • ◆Provide management with written reports of unsafe conditions or unsafe acts as needed.
  • ◆Report all accidents, injuries, or illnesses immediately.
  • ◆Troubleshooting: Able to determine causes of operating errors and decide on the most effective and efficient course of action to repair
  • ◆Mechanical Ability: Must be able to read and understand all electrical and mechanical schematics and diagrams.
  • ◆Repairing: Ability to work on equipment or systems using various types of hand tools, measuring, and testing instruments, etc.
  • ◆Equipment Maintenance: Able to perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and determine the proper type of corrective maintenance needed.
  • ◆Tool Use and Organization: Maintain tools and maintenance equipment in working order and maintenance room and work areas in neat condition.

Education

  • ✓High school diploma or GED
  • ✓Must have knowledge of single and three phases electric, AC, DC high and low voltages.

Experience

  • ✓8+ years of experience in facility maintenance/preventative equipment maintenance Food Processing Equipment: Experience with Food Processing Equipment is a plus.
  • ✓Vacuum Packaging: Experience with RollStock and Repack machines is a plus.

Requirements

  • ✓While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel crouch, climb, use ladders, and perform various types of manual labor.
  • ✓Occasionally, the employee may be required to lift to 70 pounds sometimes.
  • ✓While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme heat and cold temperatures and sometimes wet conditions.
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  • •Pay Rate: $40.85 /hour, based on experience.
  • •Shift Available: Wednesday - Saturday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • •Annual Tool Allowance: Yes, $600 Annually
  • •Outstanding benefits - www.syscobenefits.com
  • •Excellent full time career with a stable and growing company
  • •Move your Career FORWARD with SYSCO FOODS!

Skills

  • •Possess the ability to learn various software programs associated with the facility.
  • •Possess strong technical, mechanical, and analytical skills.
  • •Possess the ability to interact and communicate with all staff and management in English.
  • •Able to deal with difficult situations, resolve issues and concerns in a professional manner.

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