Sunward Steel Buildings, Inc.

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Maintenance Technician

Location
Jamestown Manufacturing - Jamestown, ND 58401
Employment type
Full-time
Last seen
Aug 6, 2026

About the role

The Opportunity We are hiring a Maintenance Technician to keep Sunward's Jamestown manufacturing operation running at peak performance. You will own preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures, and work directly with production leadership to minimize downtime. When a line goes down, you are the person who gets it back up. This is a skilled trades role that rewards broad technical knowledge and ownership mindset. Starting pay is based on your experience - technicians with electrical, PLC, or industrial maintenance backgrounds can expect placement well above the entry rate. What You Will Do Execute scheduled preventive maintenance programs across all production equipment - press brakes, roll formers, shears, overhead cranes, conveyors, and ancillary plant machinery Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment failures to minimize production downtime Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, mechanical drawings, and OEM service manuals Source, order, and install replacement parts; maintain appropriate spare parts inventory for rapid response Perform general facility maintenance including HVAC, compressed air, plumbing, lighting, and building infrastructure Document all PM activities in the maintenance log or CMMS system Follow all safety protocols - LOTO, arc flash, confined space, and fall protection - on every job, every time Support the production floor as needed and be available for occasional after-hours response for critical breakdowns - overtime as needed What We Are Looking For 2+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or heavy equipment environment Working knowledge of electrical systems including reading wiring diagrams and safely troubleshooting faults Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems - diagnosis, repair, and component replacement Strong mechanical aptitude and systematic approach to troubleshooting Associate degree, trade school cert, or vocational training in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or Mechatronics is a plus - as is PLC experience, CMMS familiarity, or a steel/fabrication background Pay and Benefits $21.00 - $33.00/hr - placement based on experience and technical skills +$2.00/hr shift differential for 2nd shift Overtime available - maintenance technicians regularly earn above base through OT Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Group Life Insurance and AD&D - 100% company-paid Long-Term Disability - 100% company-paid 401(k) Retirement Plan 128 hours of Paid Time Off + 8 paid holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Growth Maintenance Technicians who build deep equipment knowledge and take initiative on process improvement have a clear path toward Lead Maintenance Technician and Maintenance Supervisor as Sunward grows. We support ongoing technical training and certification development. Sunward Steel Buildings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. Must be authorized to work in the United States.