Maintenance Technician – Enderlin, ND

Job Description

Maintenance Technician – Enderlin, ND
This is a non-exempt level position.

Position Summary:
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for safely installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding production equipment to support high-quality production and continuous improvement efforts. This role works under general supervision and performs a variety of maintenance duties involving motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, conveying systems, pumps, and other production equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain, monitor, and adjust production equipment
• Complete preventive and predictive maintenance requirements to ensure machinery is functioning properly
• Replace motors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, conveying systems, pumps, and other production equipment
• Interact regularly with peers and management to support continuous improvement of facility operations
• Promote a teamwork-focused environment
• Communicate with team members and shift employees regarding equipment operation, flow rate changes, processing capabilities, safety concerns, product quality issues, and maintenance issues
• Understand and follow ADM safety, environmental compliance, and food quality requirements
• Support the goal of achieving a zero-injury culture
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance in accordance with company policy
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following all safety procedures
• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of work areas
• Inspect equipment to ensure it is in proper mechanical and electrical condition
• Alert management of any equipment or maintenance issues
• Locate sources of mechanical problems by observing equipment in operation and using precision testing devices
• Read manuals and blueprints to understand equipment and controls
• Repair and rebuild pumps, gear units, air equipment, hydraulic equipment, conveying equipment, and other equipment as needed
• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies appropriately
• Provide mechanical information by answering questions and requests
• Complete Maximo work orders accurately and submit them daily to management
• Contribute to team efforts in other areas of the plant
• Maintain attention to detail when performing all work
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Work overtime, weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed
• Participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule for seven consecutive days as required

Required Skills:

• Ability to work under time constraints
• Strong mechanical skills
• Working knowledge of manual and automatic tools
• Level and alignment skills
• Troubleshooting skills
• Ability to plan procedures for completing assigned tasks
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work safely in a production environment
• Ability to follow safety, environmental, food safety, and quality procedures
• Ability to read manuals and blueprints
• Ability to use precision testing devices
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to be adaptable, dependable, and self-motivated
• Ability to work around dust, odor, seasonal temperatures, and noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels
• Ability and willingness to wear required personal protective equipment
• Ability and willingness to wear a respirator when required
• Ability to work at heights using ladders, lifts, or scaffolding
• Ability to work in confined spaces as needed
• Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds frequently, up to 55 pounds occasionally, and up to 50 pounds overhead
• Ability to walk up to two miles during the course of a workday

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Required Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience
• Experience with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the maintenance field
• Experience using judgment to plan and accomplish maintenance goals
• Ability to complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training
• Ability to participate in company-planned operations training

Desired Experience:

• Experience repairing and rebuilding pumps, gear units, air equipment, hydraulic equipment, and conveying equipment
• Experience using Maximo or similar work order systems
• Experience operating or training on equipment such as JLG, forklift, reach lift, or similar equipment