Industrial Maintenance Technician – Manufacturing

Location: Buxton, ND |
Schedule: Full-time, on-site, Night Shift (11:00PM - 7:30AM, Sunday @ 11:00PM - Friday @ 7:30AM) |
Compensation: $24.50-$35.50/hour plus overtime

An established manufacturing operation is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician skilled in multi-craft, electro-mechanical work to keep production running smoothly. This role is central to maintaining equipment reliability, executing preventive maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement across the plant floor.

• Troubleshoot and perform repairs on machines and controls, including DC/AC motors and drives, downstream equipment, and chillers
• Maintain and build job skills through ongoing training programs
• Contact, specify, and order replacement parts and control components from suppliers as needed
• Contribute to CMMS performance through timely completion of PM and repair work orders while ensuring compliance
• Serve as first responder for troubleshooting machine problems, escalating to Electrical Engineering when additional support is needed
• Support Daily Management directives and initiatives
• Help develop and implement Continuous Improvement projects to boost production efficiency and safety
• Work with Production Staff to ensure safe and reliable operation of plant equipment
• Manage PM schedules and maintain an adequate spare parts inventory
• Work 40+ hours per week, including weekends as required, and fulfill on-call duties for repairs and assistance

• High School / Vocational School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Systems and Controls
• Proficiency using electrical test equipment:
  Voltmeter, Ammeter, ohm meter, Megger, etc.
• Understanding of basic machine function and sequence of operations for production machinery
• Proficiency reading electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings
• Knowledge of NEC, UL508A, and NFPA 79 codes
• Knowledge of Lock Out Tag Out safety procedures
• Knowledge of Arc Flash and PPE requirements
• Proficiency in electrical formulas and mechanical math
• Knowledge of 3 Phase industrial wiring and power distribution
• Experience with AC, DC, and Servo Drive / Motor systems
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC I/O and networking
• Motion training with Servo Drives and Motors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

• Technician-level training in electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics preferred
• Basic PLC and Drive training
• Plastic process knowledge a plus

• $24.50-$35.50/hour plus overtime

This position offers the chance to play a hands-on, first-responder role in maintaining critical manufacturing equipment while building skills through company training and contributing directly to plant safety and efficiency initiatives.