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About this Maintenance Mechanic role at Sanimax

Sanimax · Onsite · South St.Paul, Minnesota, United States

Your professional transformation starts here

Do you enjoy solving technical challenges every day, especially when it comes to building a greener future? Is your independence a priority? Looking for an employer who believes in supporting your professional development?

This job is for you!

Sanimax is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to join our South St Paul location. Starting pay is $83,325.

Why join Sanimax as a Maintenance Mechanic?

  • Offer continuous education

  • Full benefits to include Health, Dental and a matching 401K up to 5%

  • 3% Quarterly Bonus

  • Green company with 85+ years of established growth and stability

  • Predictable schedule

Job Description:

  • Troubleshoot and repair of the Dupps, Haarslev and Alfa Laval equipment, such as their mechanical functions, mechanical drive units, plumbing architectures, AC and DC circuits, electrical sensors and switches, motor controls and VFD controllers' safety circuits which include E-stops, safety relays and safety switches.

  • Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic devices and hydraulic systems on the Dupps, Haarslev and Alfa Laval equipment.

  • Program, upgrade, and troubleshoot Dupps, Haarslev and Alfa Laval equipment through their equipment specific operation software.

  • Evaluate Dupps, Haarslev and Alfa Laval equipment for any repairs, enhancements, or upgrades and complete work as needed.

  • Perform preventative maintenance tasks as scheduled (weekly, monthly, yearly) on the Dupps, Haarslev and Alfa Laval equipment and document completed work as per the company's processes and procedures.

  • Prepare the Dupps, Haarslev and Alfa Laval equipment for production by performing operations which include rigging and leveling the equipment as well as testing and modifying as needed.

  • Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on the Dupps, Haarslev and Alfa Laval equipment; as needed, disassemble, repair, rebuild, assemble and install equipment specific components.

  • Receive instructions and work autonomously to perform required work on the Dupps, Haarslev and Alfa Laval equipment.

  • Coordinate several maintenance projects simultaneously and prioritized accordingly.

  • Comply with health and safety requirements by following proper lockout/tag-out procedures as required.

  • Participate in daily meetings with the maintenance department.

Qualifications:

  • Must have 3 years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic working on rendering and processing equipment manufactured by Dupps and Haarslev as well as on Alfa Laval heat transfer, separation and fluid handling equipment.

  • Must know how to perform technical maintenance in support to these equipment, such as evaluating, troubleshooting, repairing and performing preventive maintenance.

  • Must also have the ability to consistently perform duties, for extended periods, in a challenging work environment, including exposure to high heat, cold, strong odors, and dust.

  • Must have technical or professional education, certification or license in machinery mechanic, industrial mechanic, electromechanic or similar

About Sanimax

Sanimax reclaims used cooking oil, meat & organic by-products from the agri-food industry, then transform them into industrial ingredients that will be used to manufacture everyday items. Sanimax has been in business 85 years and our mission is to reclaim, renew and return for a greener future.

Give meaning to your career and help us make a difference: become a transformation champion!

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Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are being considered.

At Sanimax, we see strength in diversity, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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How this Maintenance Technician salary compares

This role pays $83,325/yrabove the typical range for Maintenance Technician roles.

$43,680 median $58,240 $79,300

Typical range $49,920–$69,420/yr, from 3,139 comparable Maintenance Technician listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Maintenance Technician salary insights →

About Sanimax

Get to know Sanimax Want to build a greener future for generations to come? At Sanimax, this challenge is an everyday motivator. At the very heart of the circular economy, we renew more than 2 million tons of organic residues every year. Our mission is simple: reclaim, renew, and return in order to optimize the use of each resource. That’s why, day after day, we create something new from leftovers that nobody wants. Working at Sanimax means finding your place within a team that is proud of the role it plays on an environmental scale. We always strive to do better, together. For the environment, for our community, and for everyone’s well-being. Visit our website to learn more.

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