Maintenance Technician — Milling & Grain Equipment

North Dakota Ag Connection; North Dakota; On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Aflac

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

Hansen Agri-Placement is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician in North Dakota to service flour milling equipment, grain handling systems, pelletizing machinery, and facility infrastructure. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure safe, compliant production operations.

The role requires reading manuals, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience in feed manufacturing, grain handling, or industrial manufacturing preferred.
• Basic knowledge of motors, drives, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and technical instructions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mill equipment including grinders, mixers, pellet mills, conveyors, bucket elevators, load-out systems, and related machinery.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and mechanical repairs as needed.
• Maintain motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, augers, and pneumatic systems.
• Assist with electrical troubleshooting when necessary (as qualified).
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks using CMMS.
• Prioritize emergency repairs while maintaining preventive maintenance schedules.
• Conduct pre-operational and post-maintenance inspections to ensure equipment is safe, clean, and production ready.
• Verify equipment is free of grain buildup, dust accumulation, and foreign material prior to returning to service.
• Maintain dust control systems and assist in explosion prevention efforts.
• Inspect and maintain grain handling systems to ensure proper operation and safety compliance.
• Verify proper function of backflow prevention devices and utility systems.
• Adhere to company policies, safety procedures, and feed safety programs (FDA/FSMA).
• Support compliance with preventive controls for animal food regulations.
• Complete and submit maintenance documentation for audits and inspections.
• Ensure repairs meet manufacturer specifications and regulatory standards.
• Maintain facility infrastructure including doors, structures, plumbing, compressed air systems, and utilities.
• Support plant sanitation efforts related to maintenance activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; follow lockout/tagout and confined space procedures.
• Fill in for production employees as needed to support continuous plant operations.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Motors and drives

Hydraulics

Pneumatic systems

Reading manuals

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Hansen Agri-Placement is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician in North Dakota to service flour milling equipment, grain handling systems, pelletizing machinery, and facility infrastructure. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure safe, compliant production operations.

The role requires reading manuals, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to work independently or with a team.