About this role
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
Qualifications
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