Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic, Facility Maintenance

At Winland Foods, our success starts with people who live our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration every day.

As a Maintenance Team Member, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our operations. From entry-level tasks like stocking spare parts and assisting with basic repairs to advanced responsibilities such as troubleshooting complex systems, performing fabrication, and leading preventative maintenance programs, every level of this team contributes to keeping production running smoothly.

This is more than maintaining equipment—it’s about problem-solving, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Whether you’re learning foundational skills or leading major projects, you’ll help minimize downtime, optimize performance, and uphold the highest standards of safety and quality. By leveraging your technical expertise and commitment to excellence, you’ll make a direct impact on operational success and the experience we deliver to our customers.

Full time

ND Grand Forks

Production Group

Maintenance Lead

Schedule :
Rotating A/B

Schedule:

(3) days one week and (4) days the next, 12 hour shift, 7:00pm. to 7:30am

Work Location : 1801 N 36th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $40.00

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

What a Maintenance Team Member Does:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Assist with machine setup, equipment modifications, and rebuilds to ensure optimal performance.

• Maintain accurate documentation and update records in CMMS systems.

• Follow all safety protocols and uphold GMPs and food safety standards.

• Collaborate with team members and leadership to resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex systems.

• Commitment to safety and compliance with GMPs and OSHA standards.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

• Problem-solving ability and attention to detail in fast-paced environments.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and learn new technologies.

• Perform and oversee complex troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Lead preventative maintenance, equipment rebuilds, and new installations, ensuring reliability and efficiency.

• Utilize advanced knowledge of blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.

• Proactively identify and address safety hazards, adhering to OSHA standards, GMPs, and company safety policies.

• Maintain a clean, safe work environment, ensuring compliance with all safety procedures, including LOTO and confined space entry.

• Lead by example in upholding food safety and quality standards.

• Guide and assign maintenance tasks, coordinate line calls, and oversee preventative maintenance functions with the Maintenance Scheduler/Planner.

• Act as a liaison between supervisors and maintenance teams, ensuring communication of priorities and efficient task execution.

• Mentor and train mechanics, technicians, and production employees, fostering a positive team…