Assistant Facilities & Equipment Manager

Sioux Manufacturing • Fort Totten District, ND

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About The Position

The Assistant Facilities and Equipment Manager is a succession-focused, hands-on developmental role supporting Sioux Manufacturing’s facility, production equipment, and related systems. The position performs skilled maintenance, coordinates assigned activities, supports preventive maintenance and equipment reliability, and develops planning, communication, documentation, safety, and team-support capabilities to prepare for a potential future transition into the Facility and Equipment Manager role. Leadership responsibilities increase as the employee gains experience and demonstrates readiness. The role does not independently hold full management authority or employment decision-making authority unless specifically assigned by management.

The employee works with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and other departments to troubleshoot issues, complete repairs and projects, maintain records, support safe and reliable operations, and help develop less experienced employees. Employees are expected to follow safety and quality procedures, work cooperatively, and contribute to a professional and supportive team environment.

This is an hourly position. Sioux Manufacturing offers a benefits package that includes single-coverage health, dental, and vision insurance paid in full by the company; short- and long-term disability insurance; group life insurance; a 401(k) plan with a 3% company contribution and a match of up to 5%; and relocation assistance for employees coming from 50 miles or greater.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Basic computer knowledge, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and email; familiarity with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, BambooHR, and web browsers such as Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.
• Careful, thorough, reliable, responsible, and cooperative approach to work; ability to remain composed, accept criticism, persist through obstacles, adapt to change, take on challenges, set and pursue achievement goals, offer direction, analyze information logically, and work effectively with others.

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.

Responsibilities

• Complete projects assigned by the Facility and Equipment Manager, including installations, preventive maintenance, repairs, rebuilds, and upgrades, professionally, accurately, and on time.
• Work with Engineering and Maintenance to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production and facility issues involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, HVAC, and related systems.
• Repair equipment and identify replacement parts and supplies using manuals, the internet, catalogs, technical support, and other resources.
• Develop lists of equipment parts for ordering and stocking critical supplies.
• Communicate with technicians, production employees, and supervisors or managers to help resolve equipment issues and maintain efficient operations.
• Coach, train, mentor, and conduct performance-related discussions within areas of expertise to support less experienced mechanics, operators, and supervisory personnel.
• Conduct or assist with daily equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and facility checks; accurately collect and document records concerning equipment performance, reliability, and readiness.
• Complete, maintain, and file required documentation, including RFPs, preventive maintenance records, equipment manuals, and related records.
• Develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and complete work.
• Follow standard operating procedures, work processes, engineering directives, and documented work instructions consistently.
• Follow safety policies and practices and ensure production equipment is properly operated, maintained, and kept in safe working condition.
• Maintain clean, organized, hazard-free personal and shared workspaces and assist team members with housekeeping and safety standards.
• Monitor gauges, dials, control panels, and other indicators to verify equipment operation and identify potential issues.
• Inspect, adjust, and maintain machine 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 remaining aware of others’ time.
• Assist with 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 coordinating maintenance work when the Facility and Equipment Manager is unavailable.

Benefits

• Single-coverage health insurance paid in full by SMC.
• Dental insurance paid in full by SMC.
• Vision insurance paid in full by SMC.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Group life insurance through Mutual of Omaha.
• 401(k) plan available from the first day of employment, with a 3% company contribution to each employee’s account and a company match of up to 5%.
• Relocation assistance for those 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