Join Albert Lea Select Foods as we seek a dedicated individual for the role of full-time First-Shift Mechanical and Maintenance Manager. In this position, you have the chance to oversee and manage our first-shift mechanical and maintenance operations, collaborating with a talented team to ensure the smooth running of manufacturing processes. Our team in Albert Lea, MN takes pride in our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about mechanical maintenance, possess a strong work ethic, and enjoy the dynamics of a manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you. Take the next step in your career – apply today! BECOMING ONE OF OUR THIRD-SHIFT MECHANICAL AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER In your position as a supervisor within our dynamic organization, you receive a competitive salary of $60,000 - $90,000, and the potential for increased earnings based on experience. Additionally, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, vision, dental, paid vacation, paid holidays, a 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement. DELVE DEEPER INTO THIS JOB As the First Shift Mechanic and Maintenance Manager, you are essential in ensuring smooth maintenance operations during the your shift. Your responsibilities include organizing maintenance staff schedules, building strong relationships with the production team, and meticulously maintaining records of inventory. Beyond routine tasks, your creative and innovative mindset is highly valued. You generate ideas to improve efficiencies, and upon approval, implement them for direct contributions to our success. The pride in keeping our food processing equipment in top condition extends beyond machinery – it's about serving families. YOUR SCHEDULE This full-time management position works the First-Shift. ALBERT LEA SELECT FOODS: OUR STORY A privately-held meat processing company, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality of food products. We love the community in which we work and do our best to show that in everything we do. We are proud of our diverse staff. Providing a safe work environment for our team members is a top priority. We take good care of our people with competitive pay, great benefits, and a healthy work-life balance! THE TYPE OF CANDIDATE WE'RE LOOKING FOR • 2+ years of maintenance experience in food production or related industries is preferred • Strong technical skills in mechanical and electrical repair • Knowledge of health and safety regulations • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills • Basic computer skills We need you on our team if you can meet the requirements and characteristics listed above! APPLY TODAY TO BECOME A FIRST-SHIFT MECHANICAL AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER! We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. Apply now using our initial 3-minute application!
See More Details >>Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Mechanic on 1st shift at our Albert Lea, MN manufacturing plant. As a small production facility, the ideal candidate will also assist with production when no major maintenance repairs are needed. This position is responsible for making sure that all machinery, equipment, support systems, building condition and appearance, of items essential to the manufacturing of product(s) for internal and external customers is maintained and operating to meet optimum efficiency. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive starting wage, weekly pay, excellent health insurance (at an extremely low cost to employees), a generous profit-sharing plan, 401k, 12 paid vacation days your first year and much more. We offer long-term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry where they can work in a clean, dry, low noise, comfortable environment. Our Albert Lea Branch employees average over 12 years of service with the company, and we'd like for you to join us! Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to be in constant communication with department leads and management to coordinate production schedules with mechanical repairs. Works in a normal maintenance and manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes. Major challenges include working independently on very involved and complex jobs and the timeliness of the job completion to keep down time to a minimum. The hourly pay rate for this position is $26.19 to $30.83. Additional responsibilities of the Maintenance Mechanic position will include: • Perform preventative maintenance and blade changes for equipment. • Perform basic plumbing on machinery and/or equipment. • Perform basic electrical diagnostics on machinery and/or equipment. • Report, diagnose and repair conditions encountered that may affect the operation of the equipment. • Perform building and property maintenance throughout the year; inside and outside. • Assemble and disassemble equipment. • Serve on plant emergency response team. Typical daily breakdown: • Preventative maintenance: 10-20% • Equipment inspections: 10-20% • Blade changes and repairs: 10-20% • Production labor and assistance: 40-60% Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment. 1st Shift Hours: Typically 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Employment Type: Full-Time Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>The Sustaining Engineer supports Crenlo Engineered Cabs North American facilities (Rochester, Minnesota, Watertown, South Dakota and Greeneville, Tennessee) off-highway cab products currently in production by improving safety in manufacturing of current products, support existing products for ease of manufacture, implement quality improvements and execute customer requested design revisions. You must be a result driven individual with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, attention to detail, able to influence across the organization and desire to make a difference. This position can be based in Rochester, MN; Greeneville, TN; Watertown, SD or Remote and is determined based on business demand and needs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop and administer Engineering Changes associated with complex welded steel structures (Rollover Protection Structures compliant with industry requirements), sheet metal components, non-metallic components (interior and exterior), HVAC systems, mechanical components and systems, electronics/wire harnesses and other areas associated with the cab Operator's environment in the off-highway industry. • Support development and implementation of design changes for existing products using established Crenlo Engineering Change Request and Engineering Change Notice processes for North American Facilities for all Cab products. • Support requests of North American facility internal customers-Quality, Manufacturing and Purchasing teams by developing and implementing design solutions. • Translate end-customer functional requirements into product specifications and develop lowest cost ways to deliver performance requirements. • Support the development and maintenance for configuration of products and options for customer requests and product orders through BOM structures where applicable • Implementation of design changes includes: • Translate of internal and external customer requests and requirements into a detailed and clear Engineering Change Request • Create and modification of 3D model geometries • Complete component evaluation and selection • Creation of print structures and prints aligned with Crenlo standards and manufacturing requirements • Complete model checks for interference, parameters and external references • Maintain accurate Bills of Materials for design changes • Work in collaboration and support with Cost Estimating, Purchasing, Planning, Sales, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering. • Conduct design review activities ensuring that robust technical development processes and methodologies are implemented on products post-launch • Conduct 8D root cause and corrective action implementation processes. • Develop design solutions and manufacturing solutions based on an understanding of internal and external manufacturing processes and capabilities. • Requires advanced understanding of Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing requirements and couples this knowledge with an understanding of manufacturing process capabilities for optimal design for manufacturability. • Conduct product design revision implementation and incorporate facility feedback of design revision execution to optimize cost and quality. • Collaborate with Global Engineering team to solve product performance challenges • Provide concise and effective technical guidance and communication to internal and external customers; builds effective technical communication paths with internal and external customers. • Serve as a customer-facing liaison to resolve current production design-based issues, accurately define and deliver on customer requested production improvements and changes. • Develop product design improvements using as a tool CREO-Parametric 4.0 (or higher versions) • Make 3D mathematic models and 2D detailed drawings; • Manage the files (drawings) on CREO or PDF format within their respective revisions and releases using PTC-Windchill 11.1 (or higher versions • Proactively identify design optimization and cost reduction projects • Support Department KPI and TTI metrics to meet goals via assigned/proposed projects • Collaborate with Company stakeholders to develop/improve process/system performance challenges • Maintenance and or Continuous improvement of key Engineering Change Processes and Systems - system design updates through feedback, data access and metrics • Project Management and execution of process and systems design of cross-functional systems and processes • Project management of complex model year change programs and/or projects as assigned • Other duties as assigned KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: • Evidence of proficiency in performing engineering calculations • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills • Flexibility and adaptability to change • Demonstrated ability to produce accurate detailed models and drawings • Strong manufacturing support • Individual and team problem solving skills • Advanced Steel structure, sheet metal part design, component assembly experience • Demonstrated and effective project team leadership EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field or applicable experience. • 5-10+years steel structure, sheet metal part design, welded component assembly experience in the Off-Highway Industry. • 3D modelling experience (Creo preferred) • Design for Manufacturability: 5-10years of experience in complex product environments • Requires strong understanding of Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing requirements and couples this knowledge with an understanding of manufacturing process capabilities for optimal design for manufacturability WORKING CONDITIONS/OTHER: • Work Hours/Status: • Travel Requirements: up to 10% • Environment: • Physical Requirements statement(s) • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law, compliance, trends, new technologies and best practices in areas of responsibilities. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies required of this position. Employees are held accountable for all aspects for the job, which are subject to change at any time. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field or applicable experience. • 5-10+years steel structure, sheet metal part design, welded component assembly experience in the Off-Highway Industry. • 3D modelling experience (Creo preferred) • Design for Manufacturability: 5-10years of experience in complex product environments • Requires strong understanding of Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing requirements and couples this knowledge with an understanding of manufacturing process capabilities for optimal design for manufacturability
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Albert Lea, MN, often begins with a structured apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain skills while earning. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 52 mechanical trade professionals in Albert Lea, with wages averaging around $337 per week. Trade schools, local unions, and platforms like HireLevel facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with the potential to earn over $50,000 annually for experienced workers.
