Manufacturing

Hire a Veteran Maintenance Technician

Minnesota's manufacturing base — from medical device and food processing to metal fabrication and plastics — competes on uptime, quality, and disciplined execution. Veterans deliver all three. LockLeed places production, quality, and operations talent that keeps lines running.

The Role

What a Maintenance Technician Owns

  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
  • Execute preventive maintenance to schedule
  • Document work in the CMMS
  • Keep mission-critical equipment available

Typical Twin Cities compensation (approximate — verify current figures): $55,000 – $85,000, depending on scope, sector, and experience.

Military Fit

Backgrounds that map to this role

91B wheeled-vehicle mechanic, 91/15-series, Air Force 2A5X, Navy MM/EN, Marine 13-series.

Why veterans excel in Manufacturing

  • Shift leadership, safety ownership, and standard work are second nature to any NCO.
  • Veterans are trained to hit takt, hold standards, and lead a crew under pressure.
  • They show up, stay calm when the line goes down, and hold the team accountable.
How It Works

From Requisition to First Slate

01
Step One

Requirements Brief

We learn the role, the team, the must-haves, and what “great” looks like for you.

02
Step Two

Source & Screen

We tap our veteran network, screen against your spec, and run a structured LockLeed interview.

03
Step Three

Vetted Shortlist

You get 2–4 vetted finalists with our written endorsement — typically a first slate in 5–10 business days.

04
Step Four

Pay on Hire

Contingency model with a placement guarantee. You pay when you hire — not before.

Questions

Maintenance Technician Hiring FAQ

What military backgrounds make a good Maintenance Technician?

91B wheeled-vehicle mechanic, 91/15-series, Air Force 2A5X, Navy MM/EN, Marine 13-series.

How fast can LockLeed present Maintenance Technician candidates?

For most roles we deliver a first slate of 2-4 vetted finalists within 5-10 business days of the requirements brief.

What does it cost to hire through LockLeed?

We work on a contingency model with a placement guarantee — you pay only when you hire, and the placement is guaranteed. It is always free for the candidate.

Do you place Maintenance Technicians outside the Twin Cities?

We are based in Minneapolis and focused on Minnesota and the surrounding region, with a national veteran network we can tap for the right search.

Get Started

Hire Veteran Talent That Delivers

Tell us the role and we'll bring you a vetted shortlist — free to start, pay only when you hire.