Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Midland Garage Door; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

HSA Contribution

401K with match

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Parental Leave

Vacation & Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Midland Garage Door is hiring a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician for day and evening shifts in West Fargo, ND. You will perform maintenance on existing manufacturing equipment, build and modify tools, and collaborate with departments to ensure high-quality product.

The role requires troubleshooting PLC and motion controls, reading schematics, and welding or metal fabrication as needed. A High School diploma or GED and 2 years of manufacturing maintenance experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2 years manufacturing maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work in shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair automated production equipment (PLC & motion).
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and controls faults using schematics.
• Operate forklift occasionally.
• Fabricate repair components to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure quality production.
• Follow safety protocols.
• Support Midland Values: Service, Quality, Integrity.
• Assist in other areas as needed.
• Demonstrate teamwork across locations.

Skills

Mechanic aptitude

Reading schematics

English communication

Valid driver’s license

Welding experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Trio motion controls

Pneumatic systems

Mill Machine

Drill Press

Forklift operation

Job description

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Day Shift: 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday
Starting Wage: $36/HR DOE

Evening Shift: 4:00pm-2:30am Monday-Thursday
Starting Wage: $38/HR DOE

Occasional overtime and weekend shifts

Are you ready to build your career with a growing company that is leading the garage door industry? Midland Garage Door has been in business for over 45 years, and we are proud to have a team of dedicated staff, excellent customer service, and quality products.

We are looking for an experience Maintenance Technician to join our team.

In this position, you will perform maintenance work on existing manufacturing equipment, maintain and build new equipment and tools, and work with each department to ensure the highest quality product is produced.

Essential Duties:

1. Troubleshoot and repair automated production equipment — including Allen-Bradley PLC and Trio motion controls, pneumatic systems, roll forming lines, drives, and mechanical assemblies.
2. Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and controls-level faults using schematics and test equipment; escalator to OEMs or controls integrators as needed.
3. Occasional forklift operation.
4. Fabricate necessary repair components as needed to get machines up and running in a timely fashion.
5. Work with other departments as necessary to ensure high quality and efficient production.
6. Follow all safety protocols.
7. Champion an overall culture of teamwork and cooperation between locations and departments.
8. Provide assistance in all areas with a can-do attitude.
9. Demonstrate and uphold Midland Values: Service, Quality, and Integrity.

Marginal Duties:

1. Assist in Production areas as requested.
2. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management.

Competencies Required:

• Ability to create and maintain relationships
• Excellent communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license
• Welding/cutting metal experience
• Solid mechanical aptitude with pneumatic and mechanical drive systems (chains, belts, bearings, gearboxes).
• Ability to read electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Practical, resourceful problem-solver who can fabricate a fix or fixture when a stock part isn't available.
• Prompt, reliable attendance and the ability to respond to off-hours equipment issues as needed.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Education and Experience:

High School or GED required, and 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and duties as listed above.

Equipment/Software used:

• Safety Glasses, Gloves, and ANSI-approved work boots
• Pneumatic, Hand, and Electric Tools
• Forklift and Scissor Lift
• Mill Machine and Drill Press
• Welder and Plasma Cutter

Applicant must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA at this time.
CANDIDATES OFFERED EMPLOYMENT ARE REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST AND BACKGROUND CHECK PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.

Benefits:

• Medical and Dental insurance with company contribution
• HSA company contribution and match
• 401K with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid short-term disability and company contribution towards long-term disability
• Supplemental insurance options
• Parental Leave
• Childbirth Recovery Leave
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Holiday pay
• Referral Bonus

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that all information provided is accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge. Any false statements, misrepresentation, or omission of information may disqualify you from consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. The company reserves the right to verify the information you have provided as part of the recruitment process. Submitting an application does not guarantee employment.

Midland Garage Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Midland Garage Door will make reasonable accommodations to the known qualifying disabilities of applicants and employees when doing so will not impose an undue hardship. Applicants who believe they may need reasonable accommodation to enable them to participate in the application process should contact Human Resources.