Facilities and Equipment Technician

Sioux Manufacturing • Fort Totten District, ND

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About The Position

The Facilities and Equipment Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Sioux Manufacturing’s facility, production equipment, and related systems. Under the direction of the Facility and Equipment Manager or designee, the technician performs routine inspections, preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting and repairs, and general facility support. The position is intended for someone with foundational mechanical aptitude who can continue developing technical skills through hands-on training, internal procedures, and supervised maintenance work.

Employees are expected to represent Sioux Manufacturing professionally, cooperate with coworkers and other departments, follow established safety and quality procedures, and contribute to a positive team environment. The work calls for attention to detail, dependability, persistence, composure, openness to change, and the ability to work with others and use logic to address work-related problems.

Requirements

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to safely use common hand tools, power tools, gauges, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read and follow manuals, work instructions, maintenance procedures, safety requirements, and other job-related documents.
• Ability to identify equipment concerns, perform basic troubleshooting, and clearly communicate maintenance needs.
• Ability to organize assigned work, maintain accurate records, use sound judgment, and recognize when assistance or escalation is needed.
• Ability to work safely and cooperatively with coworkers, supervisors, production personnel, and other departments.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid and current driver’s license, maintained throughout employment.
• Basic computer knowledge, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and email.
• Ability to be careful and thorough, cooperative, reliable, responsible, and composed; accept criticism calmly; persist through obstacles; adapt to workplace variety and change; take on challenges; set achievement goals; and use logic to address work-related issues.

Nice To Haves

• Technical coursework, a certificate program, apprenticeship, or related experience in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, facility, or equipment maintenance.
• Experience or coursework in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC, welding, machining, or industrial maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned preventive maintenance, inspections, basic repairs, equipment checks, installations, rebuilds, upgrades, and facility support tasks.
• Assist with diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, HVAC, and facility-related issues within the employee’s training and experience.
• Monitor equipment indicators and follow documented procedures to check machine speeds, rollers, air systems, filters, oilers, and other operating components.
• Use manuals, drawings, catalogs, vendor support, and internal procedures to identify parts, supplies, repair options, and equipment requirements.
• Communicate equipment concerns, maintenance needs, work status, and repair updates to the Facility and Equipment Manager and other appropriate personnel.
• Complete preventive maintenance records, repair notes, request forms, equipment logs, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Assist with equipment parts lists, critical supplies, daily inspections, facility checks, and other activities that support equipment reliability and production schedules.
• Follow safety, quality, lockout/tagout, standard operating, maintenance, and engineering procedures, and maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Manage assigned priorities, communicate and work cooperatively with others, attend required meetings or training, and perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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