Maintenance Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Buxton Township (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician in North Dakota. The role oversees preventive and reactive maintenance for manufacturing operations, with a focus on PM scheduling, equipment repairs, and spare parts inventory. Expect 40+ hour weeks, weekends as needed, and on-call duties.

Reports to Maintenance/Production/Plant Managers. Responsibilities include PPE compliance, safe operation of forklifts, proactive maintenance, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational School Diploma, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience as a line operator or similar training and experience.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 75 pounds and stand for 8 hours; work in extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment.
• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions or injuries to the Plant Manager.
• Operate forklifts and perform preventive maintenance.
• Maintain facility housekeeping.
• Build job skills through company training programs.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to maintain uptime.
• Manage uptime performance.
• Maintain inventories of spare parts and equipment.
• Keep all equipment in proper, safe working condition.
• Direct and perform scheduled preventive maintenance duties.
• Communicate with plant personnel and support services.
• Assist with service team projects.
• Understand and practice core values.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Pneumatic

Troubleshooting

Inventory management

Communication

Computer skills

Tool use

Time management

Self-motivation

Facility organization

Education

High School Diploma, Vocational School Diploma, or equivalent

Job description

Plant Maintenance Technician

The Plant Maintenance Technician 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 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 to fulfill on-call duties for repairs and assistance. The Plant Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Manager, Production Manager, and/or Plant Manager.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment

• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts, or injuries to the Plant Manager

• Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance

• Maintain facility housekeeping

• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment that is not operating properly

• Effectively manage uptime performance

• Maintain adequate inventories of spare parts and equipment

• Ensure that all equipment is kept in proper and safe working condition

• Direct and perform scheduled preventive maintenance duties

• Communicate with all plant personnel

• Communicate with support services

• Assist with service team projects

• Understand and practice core values

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Basic industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and pneumatic skills, including troubleshooting

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, including troubleshooting

• Inventory management

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with plant personnel

• Basic computer skills

• Understanding of the proper use of small hand and power tools

• Strong time management and task prioritization skills

• Self-motivation

• Facility organization

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma, Vocational School Diploma, or equivalent

Preferred Experience:

3–5 years of experience as a line operator or similar training and experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 75 pounds to a height of 6 feet

• Ability to stand and remain mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours

• Ability to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold) for extended periods

• Ability to use hands, arms, and legs to handle and transport materials and finished goods daily

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