Maintenance Tech

Western Sugar Cooperative; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Western Sugar Cooperative is seeking a Maintenance Tech in Billings, MT to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment across the facility. The role supports pumps, conveyors, fans, and bearings, with welding and dismantling tasks as needed.

The position requires safety-minded individuals with strong troubleshooting skills, good communication, and the ability to work in rotating shifts. In-person work setting at the Billings facility.

Qualifications

• Two year technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Maintenance and mechanical experience with process and packaging equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment across the facility.
• Operate and maintain pumps, conveyors, fans, bearings, and related components.
• Weld, cut, assemble, and dismantle machinery as needed.
• Use hand and power tools safely to perform maintenance tasks.
• Support shift operations and ensure consistent attendance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Computer skills

Time management

Communication skills

Safety leadership

Education

Two year technical degree

Job description

Title: Maintenance Tech

Wage: Depending on experience and skill level

Location: Billings, Montana

The Maintenance Tech is part of a team responsible for the troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical equipment throughout the facility.

Essential Functions

• Be a safety leader with solid safety behaviors and demonstrated leadership
• Responsible for the maintenance of process and packaging equipment throughout the facility consisting of but not limited to pumps, belt conveyors, scroll conveyors, chains, sprockets, fans, and bearings
• Responsible for welding, cutting, setting equipment and dismantling equipment
• Responsible for using hand and power tools
• Work within a rotating shift or shift operation
• Commitment to regular attendance

Skill & Experience Requirements

• Two year technical degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Maintenance/mechanical experience working with process and packaging equipment
• Basic understanding of vibration equipment, laser alignment, and oil analysis
• Strong computer skills
• Possess time management skills
• Proven trouble shooting skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of sugar factory processes a plus

Travel Requirements: None

It is the policy of The Western Sugar Cooperative not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation or national origin. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training, layoff and termination. Western Sugar Cooperative is a Drug Free workplace.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8 to12 hour shifts

Work Setting

• In-person

It is the policy of The Western Sugar Cooperative not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation or national origin. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training, layoff and termination.

Western Sugar Cooperative is a Drug Free workplace.