Maintenance Technician

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.

# Key Responsibilities:

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

1st Shift 4 - 10's

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

# Qualifications & Skills Required:

- 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