Maintenance Technician

Join Rite Screen as a Facilities Maintenance Technician

Rite Screen is seeking a skilled, hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician to support our Fargo manufacturing operation. This role is essential to keeping our facility, equipment, and operations running safely and efficiently.

This position focuses on facility and plant maintenance, preventative care, and equipment support to ensure a safe, productive work environment for all employees.

If you enjoy troubleshooting, repairing equipment, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting where every day brings something new, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on plant equipment and facility systems. The role also supports equipment assembly, installation, and general building maintenance to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment & Facility Maintenance

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plant equipment and facility systems
• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery and building systems
• Assist with building and assembling new equipment as needed
• Conduct general facility maintenance including plumbing repairs, pump maintenance, and machine shop tasks
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Perform welding and metal repair as required
• Maintain facility structures and operational equipment

Equipment Operation

• Safely operate lift trucks and other material handling equipment as needed

Safety & Operational Support

• Follow all safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, PPE, and related protocols
• Support a clean and organized workplace by following 5S principles
• Work collaboratively with team members and cross-train when needed
• Participate in ongoing safety and operational training
• Complete additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum two years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment OR completion of a relevant trade school program
• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical and automated systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve equipment and facility issues
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and manuals
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond with urgency
• Strong time management and organizational skills

Preferred

• Experience with three-phase electrical systems and basic PLC troubleshooting
• Training or certification in Lockout/Tagout and lift truck operation
• Experience with roll form equipment
• Training in confined space, hot work, or line breaking procedures
• Manufacturing experience within window or door production environments
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support other company locations if needed

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to moderate to loud noise levels. Employees work around machinery and material handling equipment and must follow all location-specific safety and PPE requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking throughout the facility
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Frequent reaching, handling, and manual dexterity tasks
• Ability to read documents and distinguish colors when needed
• Frequent communication with coworkers and supervisors
• Ability to work at a steady pace in a fast-paced environment

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rite Screen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.