Maintenance Technician (7:30am-4:00pm)

Position Overview:

Join our Maintenance & Engineering team at a time of rapid growth and exciting projects. As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll keep our roasting and packaging operations running smoothly by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment across the plant. You’ll also support new installations, continuous improvement projects, and hands-on problem-solving that make a real difference to our operations.

This is a great role for someone eager to apply their technical skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll gain exposure to advanced roasting and packaging systems, learn from our engineering team, and grow into a trusted resource on the floor. This position primarily works on our night shift, partnering closely with another technician and production teams to keep operations moving.

Working hours are from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday. On rare occasions during the busy season, overtime may be offered on Saturdays; however, this is typically a 5-day, 40-hour work week.

What You’ll Do

• Keep production equipment operating safely, efficiently, and reliably across roasting, packaging, and warehouse operations.

• Perform preventive maintenance and respond quickly to unplanned downtime to minimize disruption.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues.

• Support equipment upgrades, installations, and small projects that drive continuous improvement.

• Monitor machine performance and recommend improvements to increase uptime and efficiency.

• Work closely with operators, supervisors, and engineering leaders to solve problems and share updates.

• Uphold safety standards, follow lockout/tagout procedures, and participate in plant safety initiatives.

• Contribute to food safety programs, sanitation standards, and equipment cleaning.

Who You Are

• A hands-on problem solver who enjoys working with equipment and finding practical solutions.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable, with the ability to follow multi-step procedures.

• A clear communicator who works well with production teams, supervisors, and peers.

• Adaptable and motivated—you can shift priorities quickly and thrive in a dynamic environment.

• Comfortable working nights and willing to support overtime or weekends when needed.

• Interested in learning and developing your skills, whether you’re starting your career or building on existing maintenance experience.
   

Why Join Us

At Peet’s roasting plant in Minnesota, we’re in a period of exciting growth, with major projects shaping the future of our operations. As a Maintenance Technician, you won’t just keep the plant running—you’ll be part of building what comes next. We provide hands-on experience, exposure to advanced equipment, and opportunities to learn from seasoned technicians and engineers. You’ll work in a supportive environment where curiosity, accountability, and collaboration are valued, and where your contributions directly impact our ability to deliver the highest-quality coffee.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 1+ years of related experience in the technician field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Obtains and maintains a Minnesota Electrical Unlicensed Individual (or greater) certification.
• Basic electrical circuit knowledge.
• Welding and fabricating experience.  
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Comfortable operating and understanding production equipment.
• Able to navigate SCADA systems, such as Scolari for roasting, and associated coffee packaging systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently.
• Self-motivated and reliable with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Clear and confident communicator with cross-functional teams.

Preferred:

• Trade school diploma in electronic and mechanical disciplines in packaging equipment or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Vertical Form Fill and Seal (VFF), Digital Scales, Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), Steppers, and Servomotors.
• Troubleshooting and repairing basic electrical systems.
• Experience with CMMS software (e.g., computerized maintenance management systems).

Physical Requirements and Environmental Exposures:

• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to work “on your feet.”
• Must be able to endure constant leaning and bending during shift.
• Must be able to handle/move up to 750-pound bins on casters.

• Airborne particles, Fumes, High places, Moving parts, Muscular strain, Noise, Odors, High temperatures.

These physical requirements must be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.

What Benefits do Peetniks Receive?

At Peet's, we hire the best talent and are committed to supporting and rewarding our employees for their outstanding work. That's one of the reasons we offer the following benefits:

* 401(k) plan with matching 
* Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Paid vacation (2 weeks, separate from MN Earned Sick & Safe Time, with additional weeks with tenure)
* Free coffee and an employee discount
* Opportunities for growth and advancement

The target hourly range for this position is $29-$36 per hour. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. Peet’s offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, which includes comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program.