Maintenance Technician

CGB Enterprises, Inc.; Casselton Township (ND); On-site; USD 39,950 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

CGB Enterprises, Inc. in North Dakota is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our soybean processing plant. You will maintain, service, and inspect processing equipment and assist with installation projects to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and offers hands-on opportunities in fabrication, welding, blueprint reading, and basic repairs. Must be able to work in a safety‑conscious environment and be on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently or in a team.
• Strong communication skills with internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, servicing, and inspection of processing equipment.
• Assist with fabrication, welding, cutting, and carpentry tasks.
• Follow safety programs and OSHA compliance, including LOTO and hot permit procedures.
• Install projects and repairs to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.
• Maintain inventory, document repairs, and update PM records.
• Be available for on-call weekends, nights, and holidays.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Blueprint reading

Basic math skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Introduction

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! At CGB, you can contribute to meaningful work, grow professionally and personally, and belong in a place where everyone has a voice. Founded in 1969, CGB Enterprises, Inc. is known as an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries. Today, CGB operates an enterprise with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees overseeing a diverse family of businesses that provide an array of services for producers and logistics services for an international base of customers. The combination of our assets provides a growing organization that is celebrating over 50 years of strength and stability!

Position Overview

Join us as a Maintenance Technician at our North Dakota Soybean Processing Plant and help keep our operations running smoothly. The job is primarily responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and inspection of all processing equipment and performing installation projects for the Soybean Processing Plant. Additional responsibilities may include highly skilled maintenance tasks such as fabrication, welding, cutting, blueprint reading, carpentry, and basic repairs.

Responsibilities

• Fully participate in the company Safety, Food Safety, and Quality programs and attend daily pre‑shift meetings.
• Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA including Lock Out Tag Out, Confined Space and Hot Permit procedures, especially in the Extraction area, and comply with company safety, environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); wear appropriate PPE for tasks performed.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance per manufacturer’s recommendations and company policies to maximize equipment life. Perform basic equipment upkeep and repairs. Monitor equipment to ensure all equipment is in proper working order.
• Perform installation projects and needed repairs daily to maintain a safe environment and efficient operation.
• Troubleshoot reported or discovered equipment issues to prevent downtime; repair or replace defective parts or request assistance as needed. Rebuild spare equipment.
• Maintain needed inventory to complete routine tasks and maintenance. Ensure parts and supplies are available as needed.
• Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly (checklists, updating electronic PM records, repair notes, repair estimates, and purchase order information).
• Set up and disassemble oil barge loading hoses. Contain oil spills and recover spilled oil when necessary.
• Perform general housekeeping and clean‑up of all work areas.
• Be “on‑call” for weekends, nights and holidays for emergency repairs.
• Other duties as assigned, such as performing highly skilled maintenance (electrical, fabrication, welding, cutting, blueprint reading, carpentry, etc.) and may include working in any or all parts of the plant assisting with operations or maintenance when an imminent or urgent issue arises.

Education

Required – High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

Required – None.

Preferred – Previous Experience In Maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate to advanced level of understanding of mechanical maintenance, knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses and maintenance.
• Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to accept and follow directions; to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to apply common sense and logical thought process to interpret oral and written communications and recommend alternative solutions to mechanical problems.
• Ability to read blueprints and troubleshoot equipment.

Physical Demands & Requirements

• Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs daily and up to 100 lbs occasionally; assistance required for items over 100 lbs.
• Climb ladders or stairs repeatedly to significant elevation (at least 30 ft before a rest, to a total height up to 120 ft).
• Manual dexterity: grasp, manipulate and assemble small objects.
• Safely walk on barge surfaces and top of railcars.
• Work in confined spaces and around deep water.
• Swim.
• Use a 300‑pound rated ladder on a regular basis.
• Constantly grasp and reach.
• Understand and communicate verbally and in person, and over two‑way radio.
• Understand and communicate written instructions.
• Work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Work scheduled shift (including rotating shifts) and overtime when necessary.
• Work in an environment with high dust levels.
• Meet requirements of Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and fit testing when applicable.
• Meet requirements of and utilize all applicable PPE when applicable.
• Work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed.

Environmental Conditions

The work environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Frequent use of personal protective equipment is required. Exposure to fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin may occur. Up to 5 % travel may be required for off‑site training.

Pay

The expected base pay range for this role is $29.07 – $37.73 per hour. Actual pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including work location, job‑related knowledge, skills and relevant experience. Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal links in English or Spanish are listed here. Also, we are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.

Third‑Party Recruiters

CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries only form contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Contact & Application

Questions? Contact [e-mail]. All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters form contracts with recruiters only as described above.