Food Plant Maintenance Technician — Preventive & Safe Operations

Express Employment International (US); Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Devils Lake, ND, is partnering with a local company to hire a Maintenance Technician responsible for repairs and preventive maintenance on facility structures and processing equipment in a food production environment.

You will help ensure safe, efficient operations, support regulatory compliance, and assist production as needed through preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude; electrical troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing or industrial maintenance preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company procedures, policies, and safety standards.
• Maintain documentation to support food safety and occupational safety programs.
• Ensure equipment meets manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Perform work orders and scheduled preventive maintenance tasks.
• Prioritize emergency repairs as directed by management.
• Conduct pre-operative and post-maintenance inspections.
• Maintain processing equipment to ensure safe and legal product standards.
• Utilize computerized preventive maintenance systems to manage tasks.
• Maintain water filters, air filters, and backflow prevention devices per schedule.
• Keep maintenance areas clean and safe at all times.
• Assist in maintaining smooth plant operations.
• Fill in for production employees as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Team player

Communication

Food manufacturing experience

Job description

Express Employment Professionals in Devils Lake, ND, is partnering with a local company to hire a Maintenance Technician responsible for repairs and preventive maintenance on facility structures and processing equipment in a food production environment.

You will help ensure safe, efficient operations, support regulatory compliance, and assist production as needed through preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.