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Sanimax

Reclaims agri-food by-products into ingredients

Maintenance Mechanic

Full-Time
$83.3k/yr+ Quarterly Bonus (3%)
Mid
Cottage Grove, MN, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Must have 3 years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic working on rendering and processing equipment manufactured by Dupps and Haarslev as well as on Alfa Laval heat transfer, separation and fluid handling equipment.
  • Must know how to perform technical maintenance in support to these equipment, such as evaluating, troubleshooting, repairing and performing preventive maintenance.
  • Must also have the ability to consistently perform duties, for extended periods, in a challenging work environment, including exposure to high heat, cold, strong odors, and dust.
  • Must have technical or professional education, certification or license in machinery mechanic, industrial mechanic, electromechanic or similar
Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot and repair the Dupps, Haarslev and Alfa Laval equipment, including their mechanical functions, mechanical drive units, plumbing architectures, AC and DC circuits, electrical sensors and switches, motor controls and VFD controllers' safety circuits including E-stops, safety relays and safety switches.
  • Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic devices and hydraulic systems on the Dupps, Haarslev and Alfa Laval equipment.
  • Program, upgrade, and troubleshoot Dupps, Haarslev and Alfa Laval equipment through their equipment specific operation software.
  • Evaluate Dupps, Haarslev and Alfa Laval equipment for any repairs, enhancements, or upgrades and complete work as needed.
  • Perform preventative maintenance tasks as scheduled on the Dupps, Haarslev and Alfa Laval equipment and document completed work as per the company's processes and procedures.
  • Prepare the Dupps, Haarslev and Alfa Laval equipment for production by performing operations which include rigging and leveling the equipment as well as testing and modifying as needed.
  • Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on the Dupps, Haarslev and Alfa Laval equipment; as needed, disassemble, repair, rebuild, assemble and install equipment specific components.
  • Receive instructions and work autonomously to perform required work on the Dupps, Haarslev and Alfa Laval equipment.
  • Coordinate several maintenance projects simultaneously and prioritized accordingly.
  • Comply with health and safety requirements by following proper lockout/tag-out procedures as required.
  • Participate in daily meetings with the maintenance department.

About the company

Sanimax collects organic waste from agri-food by-products, such as used cooking oil, meat by-products, and on-farm deadstock, from over 25,000 clients across the Americas. Through rendering, it converts these materials into industrial ingredients used in animal nutrition and agriculture. The company operates its own logistics network to create a stable supply chain and uses sustainability measures like biofiltration to reduce environmental impact. Sanimax differentiates itself by being family-owned with a large, nationwide collection footprint and by repurposing waste at scale to support a circular economy. Its goal is to turn millions of tons of by-products that would otherwise go to landfills into useful resources, helping reduce waste and promote greener manufacturing in the agri-food sector.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

1939

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What believers are saying

  • Sanimax invested in Entosystem on October 2, 2024, broadening insect-protein exposure.
  • On January 15, 2026, Guillaume Dubois became Canada country manager, strengthening execution.
  • Sanimax committed $10 million to Lévis in 2025, signaling continued capex despite pressure.

What critics are saying

  • Montreal courts backed odor violations; citizen complaints still define the company’s reputation.
  • The RDP-PAT retrofit needs an air system by December 2025 and water plant by July 2027.
  • A forced shutdown in Montreal would cripple Sanimax’s Quebec operations and customer relationships.

What makes Sanimax unique

  • Sanimax turns agri-food waste into industrial ingredients across the Americas.
  • Its rendering network serves 25,000 clients and anchors circular-economy supply chains.
  • Decades of family ownership since 1939 keep decisions tightly centralized.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Gym Membership

Wellness Program

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

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