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We're Hiring: Industrial Maintenance Technician III

Location: Maple Grove, MN
Company: Peli BioThermal

Who We Are:

Peli BioThermal offers the widest range of temperature-controlled packaging and service solutions to the global life sciences industry. The company’s products ensure that delicate biological materials arrive intact and effective, despite exterior environments. Peli BioThermal is dedicated to developing innovative products designed to fulfil the complex needs of the global life sciences industry. The company’s customers benefit from its extensive expertise in ensuring that temperature stability is maintained throughout the distribution chain. The company also offers a complete portfolio of services and software to support end-to-end temperature-controlled packaging asset management.

At Peli BioThermal, your work has a real-world impact. You’ll be part of a team driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and the shared belief that when the mission is critical, failure isn’t an option. If you’re ready to build something that makes a difference, be part of a team that protects what matters most. 

What You'll Do:

As an Industrial Maintenance Technician III, you will serve as a key technical expert responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving production equipment and facility systems. You will play a critical role in minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and ensuring a safe, efficient manufacturing environment. This position works independently on complex issues while supporting continuous improvement and mentoring team members.

• Serve as a technical expert performing advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on production equipment, facility systems, and infrastructure.
• Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and facility issues and implement lasting solutions.
• Lead and support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Perform repairs, overhauls, upgrades, and installations on machinery and facility systems with minimal supervision.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Production teams to quickly resolve equipment issues and support production goals.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical drawings to perform repairs, modifications, and equipment improvements.
• Design, fabricate, and modify jigs, fixtures, and tooling to improve safety, efficiency, and performance.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with internal teams and external vendors to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspections, and documentation to support compliance and operational excellence.
• Support facility systems including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and safety systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Maintenance Technician I and II team members.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, equipment upgrades, and facility enhancements.
• Respond to urgent maintenance needs to ensure safe operations and minimize production downtime.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, technical education, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and facility systems.
• Experience working with industrial equipment, motor controls, and production machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Experience supporting preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Ability to safely operate maintenance tools, shop equipment, forklifts, and lifts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to mentor and support junior maintenance technicians.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain maintenance documentation.
• Technical certification, degree, or apprenticeship in industrial maintenance, electrical, or mechanical field preferred.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and electrical troubleshooting preferred.

What’s In It For You: 

Join a company that truly values its employees! We offer a relaxed and casual work environment, a strong commitment to giving back to communities, and a focus on employee satisfaction. With regular 

opportunities to share feedback with leadership and structured performance evaluations, we ensure that your voice is heard and your growth is supported.

• Competitive paid time off plans/Holiday pay/extra vacation purchase opportunities

• 401k plan – with immediate match  

• Great Benefits – several options including Pet insurance for our animal lovers. 
• Health Savings Account Contribution

• Wellness Discount Program 

• Global Mental Wellness Program 
• Quarterly Employee Celebration Days
• Peer to Peer Recognition Program
• Service Recognition Program

• Amazing employee discount program on Pelican Products, Pelican branded apparel and gear 

• Employee referral program – get paid to work with your trusted network.  

• • Established reputable brand offering premium products – you’ll be proud to represent Pelican! 
  • And more…