Industrial Maintenance Technician

Sora Resource Group; Buxton Township (ND); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Sora Resource Group is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for a night shift to oversee preventive and reactive maintenance in a manufacturing plant. Responsibilities include PM scheduling, equipment repairs, and spare parts management to maximize production uptime.

The role requires 2+ years in industrial maintenance, knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, and drive technologies, plus the ability to work weekends/on-call as needed. CMMS and safety procedures are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Systems and Controls.
• Basic PLC and Drive training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair machines and their controls (DC/AC motors & drives, downstream equipment, chillers, etc.).
• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs.
• Order replacement parts and control components as needed.
• Contribute to CMMS performance through timely PM and Repair Work Orders.
• Act as 1st responder to machine problems; involve Electrical Engineering as needed.
• Support Daily Management directives and initiatives.
• Assist in Continuous Improvement projects to boost production efficiency and safety.
• Collaborate with production staff to ensure safe, reliable operation of plant equipment.

Skills

Electrical test tools

PLC troubleshooting

3-phase wiring

Reading drawings

Lockout/Tagout

Arc flash PPE

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technician level – Electrical/Hydraulics/Pneumatic

Tools

CMMS usage

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician - multi-craft maintenance/electro-mechanical

Night Shift Schedule: 11:00PM - 7:30AM (Sunday @ 11:00PM - Friday @ 7:30AM)

Pay Range: $24.50-$35.50/hour plus overtime.

Summary: Oversees and performs the preventive and reactive maintenance duties required for the manufacturing operations of the plant. Priorities of the Maintenance Technician include management and execution of PM schedules, repair of any equipment that is needed to maintain maximum production rates and maintenance of an adequate spare parts inventory. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, weekends as required and fulfill on-call duties for repairs and assistance.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Troubleshoot and perform repairs on machines and their controls (DC/AC motor & drives, downstream equipment, chillers & etc.).
• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs.
• Contact, specify, and order replacement parts & control components from supplier as needed.
• Effectively contribute to CMMS performance through timely PM & Repair Work Order completion while ensuring compliance.
• 1st responder to troubleshooting machine problems, contact Electrical Engineering if additional support is needed.
• Support Daily Management directives and initiatives.
• Help develop and implement Continuous Improvement projects to improve production efficiencies and Safety.
• Work with Production Staff to ensure the safe and reliable operation of plant equipment.

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Proficient using Electrical Test equipment: Voltmeter, Ammeter, ohm meter, Megger & etc.
• Understanding basic machine function and Sequence Of Operations of production machinery.
• Proficient in reading Electrical, pneumatics and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of NEC, UL508A and NFPA 79 codes.
• Lock Out Tag Out Safety procedures.
• Arc Flash and PPE Requirements.
• Proficient in electrical formulas and mechanical math.
• Knowledge of 3 Phase Industrial wiring and power distribution.
• AC, DC and Servo Drive / Motor experience.
• Troubleshoot PLC I/O and networking.
• Motion Training with Servo Drives and Motors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Educational and Preferred Experience:

• High School / Vocational School Diploma or Equivalent - Required
• Technician level - Electrical, hydraulics, pneumatic – Preferred
• 2+ years Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Systems and Controls
• Basic PLC and Drive training
• Plastic process knowledge a plus