Maintenance Technician

HGS BioScience; Shelby (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

HGS Bioscience is seeking a Maintenance Tech to lead day-to-day shift activities in our humic/fulvic bioprocess plant. You will support production, troubleshoot equipment, perform advanced maintenance, and uphold safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, 5+ years in industrial maintenance, and the ability to lead teams on the floor. This on-site role offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and manuals.
• 5+ years of manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or production leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to operate safely, lead floor activities, and communicate clearly with plant leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shift operations and support production activities across the plant.
• Provide floor leadership and direction to production employees during assigned shifts.
• Cover employee absences and assist in maintaining production continuity.
• Communicate shift updates and production status to plant leadership.
• Verify production logs, batch documentation, and records for accuracy.
• Ensure processes and work instructions are followed consistently.
• Perform pre-operational equipment inspections and verify readiness for production.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Assist with coaching, conflict resolution, and team accountability with plant leadership.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Reading schematics

Safety mindset

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational maintenance training

Job description

HGS Bioscience is a fast-growing, agriculture-based manufacturing team. Our people are at the center of our success, and we are committed to building a supportive, growth-orientated workplace

The Maintenance Tech is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for supporting daily production operations, equipment reliability, and plant safety within a biologicals manufacturing environment focused on humic and fulvic‑based products. This blended role combines production shift leadership with advanced maintenance and troubleshooting responsibilities to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations.

This individual will lead day‑to‑day shift activities, support operators, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, perform advanced maintenance repairs, and help maintain a clean, organized, and compliant manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety‑focused, capable of leading teams on the floor, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced industrial production setting.

• Lead daily shift operations and support production activities across the manufacturing plant.
• Provide floor leadership and direction to production employees during assigned shifts.
• Cover employee absences and assist in maintaining production continuity.
• Communicate shift updates, operational concerns, and production status to plant leadership.
• Verify production log sheets, batch documentation, and operational records are completed accurately.
• Ensure production processes and work instructions are followed consistently.
• Perform pre‑operational equipment inspections and verify readiness for production.
• Review raw materials and finished products for quality and operational concerns.
• Troubleshoot operational and process issues to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Support employee coaching, conflict resolution, and overall team accountability in partnership with plant leadership.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized manufacturing environment.

Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures and conduct root cause analysis to reduce recurring downtime.
• Repair and maintain motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, valves, mixers, and other production equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems including 220V/480V systems, motor controls, relays, panels, and contactors.
• Install, align, and commission new or relocated equipment as needed.
• Perform welding and fabrication work to repair or modify equipment and structural components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Respond to maintenance work orders and emergency repairs during production operations.
• Assist with maintaining maintenance logs, repair records, and parts inventory.
• Submit purchase requests for replacement parts and operational supplies as directed.

Safety & Compliance

• Operate equipment and machinery in accordance with company safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure proper PPE usage at all times.
• Identify and communicate potential safety hazards or operational risks.
• Support plant housekeeping, sanitation, and environmental compliance efforts.
• Participate in on‑call rotations, overtime, weekends, or extended shifts as operational needs require.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of 220V/480V electrical systems preferred.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, and work instructions.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight while supporting team operations.
• High attention to detail with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Basic computer skills for production and maintenance documentation.
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or production leadership experience preferred.
• Experience within chemical, agriculture, biologicals, liquid processing, or industrial manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance, manufacturing technology, or related field is a plus.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift 50+ pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, and reaching overhead.
• Ability to work in dusty, hot, cold, noisy, and industrial manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment and industrial machinery.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work safely in production environments.
• Industrial manufacturing and production plant environment focused on humic and fulvic biological products.
• Exposure to dust, raw materials, machinery, and varying plant temperatures.
• Fast‑paced operational environment requiring flexibility and responsiveness.
• May require overtime, weekend, evening, or on‑call support based on production demands.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Savings and retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off, starting at 3 weeks
• Career pathing and developmental opportunities