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Maintenance Mechanic roles cover electrical systems, HVAC, hydraulics, and industrial equipment repair, hands-on work that maps directly to engineering technology, industrial systems, and facilities management curricula. CPT authorization from your DSO must name the specific skills you'll practice, so confirm your program's curriculum ties before you apply.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.
Become One Of Our Valued Mechanics:
Here at Lakeside Foods, our maintenance technician team is the backbone of our operations, ensuring equipment runs optimally while maintaining the facility. Maintenance mechanics/technicians are respected “Jack of All Trades” team members, performing mechanical and/or fabrication updates and using their knowledge to improve production processes. If you are a creative problem-solver who perseveres through challenging equipment repairs, we want to talk with you.
What You’ll Get:
Pay Range
- $22.05 - $28.93 per hour based on education and experience.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- HSA/FSA
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness programs
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Profit Sharing
- Profit Incentive
Additional
- Stable work environment with a growing company
- Flexible schedules during the off-season (November – May)
- Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement
- Mechanical Progression Program/Advancement Opportunities
- Paid onsite and offsite training
- An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job
What You’ll Do:
- Repair and maintain a variety of pea, corn and meat processing equipment located within the plant
- During off season, conduct preventative maintenance and repair equipment to get ready for next pack season
- Supervise and train production staff to produce high quality vegetables and meat
- Adhere to all Lakeside Foods policies, procedures and training requirements.
What You’ll Bring:
- Prior experience with mechanical/automotive maintenance
- Refrigeration/ammonia/HVAC is a plus, willing to provide training
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required
- Prior welding experience is a plus
- Positive attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Safety mindset
Where You’ll Work:
WELCOME TO PLAINVIEW
Located 30 miles from Rochester, 35 miles from Winona and 33 miles from Red Wing, Plainview residents have the best of both worlds—”big city” jobs, amenities in nearby cities… and the comfort and security of “small town living”. If you love the outdoors, you’ll love Plainview! Area attractions include Lark Toys in Kellogg, The National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Carley State Park and Whitewater State Park, the Weaver Dunes and numerous DNR areas in the Whitewater, Zumbro and Mississippi River Valleys. Most are within fifteen minutes to a half-hour from Plainview and offer year-round activities and interpretive centers.
Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.
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At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.
Become One Of Our Valued Mechanics:
Here at Lakeside Foods, our maintenance technician team is the backbone of our operations, ensuring equipment runs optimally while maintaining the facility. Maintenance mechanics/technicians are respected “Jack of All Trades” team members, performing mechanical and/or fabrication updates and using their knowledge to improve production processes. If you are a creative problem-solver who perseveres through challenging equipment repairs, we want to talk with you.
What You’ll Get:
Pay Range
- $22.05 - $28.93 per hour based on education and experience.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- HSA/FSA
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness programs
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Profit Sharing
- Profit Incentive
Additional
- Stable work environment with a growing company
- Flexible schedules during the off-season (November – May)
- Prescription safety glasses & safety shoe reimbursement
- Mechanical Progression Program/Advancement Opportunities
- Paid onsite and offsite training
- An Employer that works hard to ensure your safety on the job
What You’ll Do:
- Repair and maintain a variety of pea, corn and meat processing equipment located within the plant
- During off season, conduct preventative maintenance and repair equipment to get ready for next pack season
- Supervise and train production staff to produce high quality vegetables and meat
- Adhere to all Lakeside Foods policies, procedures and training requirements.
What You’ll Bring:
- Prior experience with mechanical/automotive maintenance
- Refrigeration/ammonia/HVAC is a plus, willing to provide training
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required
- Prior welding experience is a plus
- Positive attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Safety mindset
Where You’ll Work:
WELCOME TO PLAINVIEW
Located 30 miles from Rochester, 35 miles from Winona and 33 miles from Red Wing, Plainview residents have the best of both worlds—”big city” jobs, amenities in nearby cities… and the comfort and security of “small town living”. If you love the outdoors, you’ll love Plainview! Area attractions include Lark Toys in Kellogg, The National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Carley State Park and Whitewater State Park, the Weaver Dunes and numerous DNR areas in the Whitewater, Zumbro and Mississippi River Valleys. Most are within fifteen minutes to a half-hour from Plainview and offer year-round activities and interpretive centers.
Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.
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Get Access To All JobsMaintenance Mechanic CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Maintenance Mechanic role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your degree program explicitly covers the skills the role requires, industrial systems, facilities engineering, electromechanical technology, or a related field. Your DSO will review the job description against your curriculum. Roles involving general janitorial or custodial work without a technical component typically don't qualify. Make sure the offer letter specifies the mechanical systems and technical tasks involved.
Can I do CPT on a part-time basis as a Maintenance Mechanic?
Yes. Part-time CPT is authorized for 20 hours or fewer per week and doesn't affect your OPT eligibility afterward. Full-time CPT, which covers more than 20 hours per week, counts against your OPT: one year of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT entirely. Rotating or on-call shift structures can blur that line, so get the weekly hours in writing from your employer before your DSO files the authorization.
How do I find Maintenance Mechanic employers who have experience hiring CPT students?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with documented work-authorization history, so you can focus on facilities management companies, manufacturers, and industrial operators who've already navigated international student onboarding. Employers already enrolled in E-Verify are faster to bring on CPT workers because the I-9 verification process is already part of their HR workflow.
What does a Maintenance Mechanic CPT offer letter need to include?
Your DSO needs to see the employer's legal name and address, your start and end dates, the number of hours per week, the job title, and a description of the mechanical tasks you'll perform. Vague descriptions like 'general maintenance duties' are often flagged for revision. The letter should name the systems you'll work on, electrical, HVAC, hydraulic, or pneumatic, to demonstrate the direct curriculum tie.
Can I switch employers mid-semester while on CPT as a Maintenance Mechanic?
Technically yes, but each employer change requires a new CPT authorization from your DSO and a new I-20 endorsement before you begin work at the new site. Working even one day without the updated authorization is an F-1 status violation. Given that most DSO processing takes one to three weeks, plan any employer transition well before your intended start date at the new facility.
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