Maintenance Technician

Sunward Steel Buildings Group; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

128 hours of Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sunward Steel Buildings Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician for its Jamestown manufacturing facility. The role involves executing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical failures, and ensuring minimal downtime.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Attractive pay rate with opportunities for overtime and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical equipment failures.
• Perform general facility maintenance including HVAC and plumbing.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field

Trade school certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jamestown Manufacturing - Jamestown, ND 58401
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Not Specified
Salary Range: $17.00 - $35.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: Manufacturing

The Opportunity

We are hiring a Maintenance Technician to keep Sunward's Jamestown manufacturing operation running at peak performance. You will own preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures, and work directly with production leadership to minimize downtime. When a line goes down, you are the person who gets it back up.

This is a skilled trades role that rewards broad technical knowledge and ownership mindset. Starting pay is based on your experience – technicians with electrical, PLC, or industrial maintenance backgrounds can expect placement well above the entry rate.

What You Will Do

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance programs across all production equipment – press brakes, roll formers, shears, overhead cranes, conveyors, and ancillary plant machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment failures to minimize production downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, mechanical drawings, and OEM service manuals.
• Source, order, and install replacement parts; maintain appropriate spare parts inventory for rapid response.
• Perform general facility maintenance including HVAC, compressed air, plumbing, lighting, and building infrastructure.
• Document all PM activities in the maintenance log or CMMS system.
• Follow all safety protocols – LOTO, arc flash, confined space, and fall protection – on every job, every time.
• Support the production floor as needed and be available for occasional after‑hours response for critical breakdowns – overtime as needed.

What We Are Looking For

• 2+ years of hands‑on maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or heavy equipment environment.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems including reading wiring diagrams and safely troubleshooting faults.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems – diagnosis, repair, and component replacement.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and systematic approach to troubleshooting.
• Associate degree, trade school certificate, or vocational training in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or Mechatronics is a plus – as is PLC experience, CMMS familiarity, or a steel/fabrication background.

Pay and Benefits

• $21.00 – $33.00/hr – placement based on experience and technical skills.
• +$2.00/hr shift differential for 2nd shift.
• Overtime available – maintenance technicians regularly earn above base through OT.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Group Life Insurance and AD&D – 100% company‑paid.
• Long‑Term Disability – 100% company‑paid.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• 128 hours of Paid Time Off + 8 paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Career Growth

Maintenance Technicians who build deep equipment knowledge and take initiative on process improvement have a clear path toward Lead Maintenance Technician and Maintenance Supervisor as Sunward grows. We support ongoing technical training and certification development.

Qualifications About You

Basic Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with electrical wiring.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Capacity to work effectively in a fast‑paced and demanding environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical and/or Mechanical Certifications or Degrees.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity and stability required for precision work.
• Close‑range vision for detailed work.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Capacity to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.

EEOC Statement

Sunward Steel and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Sunward Steel and its affiliates are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.