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Job Title: 3rd Shift - Production Maintenance Tech
Location: Chaska, MN
Duration: Contract to hire- 4 months
Pay Range: $27.50/hr - $30.50/hr (W2)
Job ID: 408627
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking a 3rd Shift - Production Maintenance Tech to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in mechanical maintenance within manufacturing environments and a proven ability to maximize equipment uptime, execute preventive maintenance, and support rapid changeovers to meet production goals.
Schedule and Notes:
- 3rd shift, Monday to Friday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Onsite interview required after internal review.
Responsibilities:
- Respond to maintenance requests and perform routine maintenance to ensure production equipment achieves uptime and output goals.
- Execute changeovers and equipment start-ups quickly to meet or exceed production standards.
- Test equipment after repairs, changeovers, or downtime to confirm readiness at start-up without unplanned stops.
- Minimize temporary fixes and implement durable corrective actions to sustain operations.
- Order parts proactively and request work orders to maintain uptime and reduce emergency maintenance.
- Measure downtime, debrief stakeholders, and drive improvements for future performance.
- Support internal customers with urgency, with production as the primary customer of maintenance.
- Execute preventive maintenance on schedule and contribute to continuous improvement to achieve production goals.
- Follow up on PM findings to improve equipment reliability and feed learnings into PM planning.
- Ensure changing schedules, materials, or line operations do not prevent PM completion.
- Recommend and support equipment design improvements to maximize throughput and reduce non-value-added labor.
- Administer CMMS activities including entering completed work orders, parts usage, ordering, and restocking.
- Maintain safety, cleanliness, and organization in maintenance and production areas, including LOTO and GMP compliance.
- Identify and correct safety issues and uphold a lean culture using standards that eliminate waste.
- Apply lean tools and institutionalize 5S across the department.
- Perform other related duties as assigned. This role is self-directed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 3+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to multitask, organize, and act with urgency while following GMP and established procedures.
- Proficiency with CMMS usage for work orders and parts management.
- Working knowledge of PCs and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) on Windows environments.
- Ability to read and follow English-language specifications. Basic math including fractions and decimals.
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Preferred Skills:
- Two or more years of formal packaging or industrial training.
- Class C Boiler license.
Work Requirements and Physical Demands:
- May require additional hours beyond a standard 40-hour week based on business demand and tight deadlines. No overnight or day travel required.
- Frequent workflow interruptions due to production requirements.
- Continuous standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting, grasping, talking, teaching, and repetitive hand/wrist motion, up to 6+ hours per day.
- Occasional computer work up to 2 hours per day. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
- Good eyesight and normal hearing required. Work is indoors and may be seasonally hot and humid with exposure to various fragrances.
Competencies:
- Applies processes and technology to improve production quality and efficiency. Follows standard work and documentation.
- Keeps technical knowledge current. Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail.
- Understands or can learn MRP software and CMMS. Operates production office equipment such as label printers and copiers.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for growth with global clients.
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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