Assistant Facilities & Equipment Manager

Sioux Manufacturing • Fort Totten, ND

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About The Position

The Assistant Facilities and Equipment Manager is a succession-focused, hands-on developmental position supporting Sioux Manufacturing’s facility, production equipment, and related systems. The role performs skilled maintenance, coordinates assigned activities, supports preventive maintenance and equipment reliability, and develops the planning, communication, documentation, safety, and leadership skills needed for potential future transition into the Facility and Equipment Manager role. Leadership responsibilities increase as the employee gains experience and demonstrates readiness.

The position works cooperatively with coworkers and other departments, follows safety and quality procedures, and contributes to a positive team environment. It may provide day-to-day guidance, training, or technical support to maintenance employees and may assist with coordinating maintenance work when the Facility and Equipment Manager is unavailable. It does not independently hold full management authority or employment decision-making authority unless specifically assigned by management.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of industrial or manufacturing maintenance practices, equipment repair, preventive maintenance, and facility support.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, HVAC, and related equipment or facility issues and evaluate repair options.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, drawings, work instructions, technical documents, maintenance procedures, and safety requirements.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly, coordinate work across departments, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, organize priorities, use sound judgment, and work safely and effectively with limited supervision.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license that must be maintained.
• At least two years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, facilities, or equipment maintenance.
• Basic computer knowledge, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and email.
• Ability to work cooperatively, remain composed, be dependable, accept criticism, persist through obstacles, adapt to change, take on responsibilities, and use logic to address work-related problems.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant technical training, certification, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on experience in industrial, mechanical, or electrical maintenance.
• Experience providing work direction, training, mentoring, project coordination, or operational support.
• Demonstrated potential to grow into the Facility and Equipment Manager role.
• A blend of education and/or significant relevant experience that provides current knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the position may be substituted for required education.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, BambooHR, and web browsers such as Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.

Responsibilities

• Complete projects assigned by the Facility and Equipment Manager, including installations, preventive maintenance, repairs, rebuilds, and upgrades.
• Work with Engineering and Maintenance to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production and facility issues involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, HVAC, and related systems.
• Repair equipment and identify replacement parts and supplies using manuals, internet research, catalogs, technical support, or other resources.
• Develop equipment parts lists to support ordering and stocking critical supplies.
• Communicate with technicians, production employees, and supervisors or managers to help resolve equipment issues accurately and efficiently.
• Coach, train, and mentor less experienced mechanics, operators, and supervisory personnel within areas of expertise, and conduct performance-related discussions as appropriate.
• Conduct or assist with daily equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and facility checks; collect, document, and maintain records of equipment performance, reliability, and operational readiness.
• Complete, maintain, and file required documentation, including RFPs, preventive maintenance records, equipment manuals, and related records.
• Set goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and complete work.
• Follow SOPs, work processes, engineering directives, and documented work instructions consistently.
• Follow safety policies and practices and keep production equipment properly operated, maintained, and in safe working condition.
• Maintain clean, organized, hazard-free personal and shared work areas and assist team members in upholding housekeeping and safety standards.
• Monitor gauges, dials, control panels, and other indicators to verify proper operation and identify potential issues affecting production, quality, or safety.
• Inspect, adjust, and maintain machine operating speeds, rollers, air systems, filters, lubrication systems, and related components according to equipment documentation and departmental procedures.
• Attend scheduled meetings or training when needed or assigned; manage personal time while respecting others’ time.
• Assist with other departmental operations or projects as assigned or requested and perform other duties assigned by the department manager.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, training, or technical support to maintenance employees and assist with maintenance-work coordination when the Facility and Equipment Manager is unavailable.

Benefits

• Single-coverage health, dental, and vision insurance paid in full by SMC.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Group life insurance through Mutual of Omaha.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, available starting on the first day of employment.
• SMC contributes 3% of each employee’s gross weekly pay to their 401(k) account.
• Company 401(k) match of up to 5%.
• Relocation assistance for employees coming from 50 miles or greater to employment at SMC.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED