Maintenance Technician
Steffes
Grand Forks, ND, USA · Forks, WA, USA · North Dakota, USA · United States
Posted on Sep 26, 2025
Position: Maintenance Technician Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor or Facilities Manager Approval Date: 10/21/24
Position Summary
Responsible for maintenance and repair on equipment. Responsible for electrical systems, electronic controls, hydraulic, and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs.
Steffes Core Values
Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.
Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated.
Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.
Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.
Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all.
Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond one’s self. We are modest, genuine, and authentic.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment, to include: electronic controls, motors, PLC, electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
- Complete Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) on applicable machines.
- Responsible for maintaining an inventory of service and repair parts.
- Maintains accurate and computerized records of services, repairs, and modifications on equipment.
- Design and install modifications or retrofits to enhance safety and efficiency of plant equipment, as needed.
- Able to operate various types of welding tools, hand tools, and power tools.
- Able to read and understand drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in collaborative manner with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
- Helps company meet its Strategic, Quality and Safety objectives.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Core Expectations
Customer Service - Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.
Quality - Actively support and participate in Quality Improvement.
- Take immediate action in unsafe situations.
- Adhere to all safety standards; thus, promoting safe practices to ensure a safe environment.
Conduct - Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct.
Policies and Procedures - Demonstrate and support Steffes Policies and Procedures by:
- Using tact, sound judgement, and maintaining a professional attitude in communication and relationships with others.
- Striving to deliver the best quality in daily work.
- Promoting a positive image of Steffes and its products.
- Being timely and punctual in attendance and following all policies and procedures.
Job Requirements/Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years of experience in a related field
- Minimum of two years of experience in troubleshooting, repair, and servicing of equipment.
- Able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
- Good hearing and ability to see well (use of corrective hearing aids or lenses allowed)
- Basic computer knowledge (Windows, email, internet, etc.)
- Basic math skills
- Reading skills (Basic instructional and technical information)
-OR-
- An acceptable combination of education and experience
Physical Demands of Position
- This position requires walking, sitting or standing to a significant degree.
- Must have the ability to lift 70 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 100 pounds.
- Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
- Stooping, crouching, kneeling and bending.
- Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for some activities.
- Visual acuity is required to inspect work completed.
- This role may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions.
