Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
Midland Garage Door · West Fargo, ND
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 45+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Midland Garage Door (industrial) in West Fargo, ND. In this position, you will perform maintenance work on existing manufacturing equipment, maintain and build new equipment and tools, and work with each department to ensure the highest quality product is produced.
- They ask for
- 45+ years
- Tools it names
- DOE, PLC, Welding, Tooling
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How this role compares
Against 8 other live reliability postings in North Dakota.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (45+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 67%
- ✓ Welding 22%
- ✓ PLC 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Midland Garage Door
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Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Midland Garage DoorAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential Duties
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair automated production equipment — including Allen-Bradley PLC and Trio motion controls, pneumatic systems, roll forming lines, drives, and mechanical assemblies.
- ◆Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and controls-level faults using schematics and test equipment; escalate to OEMs or controls integrators as needed.
- ◆Occasional forklift operation.
- ◆Fabricate necessary repair components as needed to get machines up and running in a timely fashion.
- ◆Work with other departments as necessary to ensure high quality and efficient production.
- ◆Follow all safety protocols.
- ◆Champion an overall culture of teamwork and cooperation between locations and departments.
- ◆Provide assistance in all areas with a can-do attitude.
- ◆Demonstrate and uphold Midland Values: Service, Quality, and Integrity.
Marginal Duties
- ◆Assist in Production areas as requested.
- ◆Other duties and
responsibilities
as assigned by Management.
Competencies Required
- ✓Ability to create and maintain relationships
- ✓Excellent communication skills
- ✓High level of attention to detail
- ✓Valid driver’s license
- ✓Welding/cutting metal experience
- ✓Solid mechanical aptitude with pneumatic and mechanical drive systems (chains, belts, bearings, gearboxes).
- ✓Ability to read electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and equipment manuals.
- ✓Practical, resourceful problem-solver who can fabricate a fix or fixture when a stock part isn't available.
- ✓Prompt, reliable attendance and the ability to respond to off-hours equipment issues as needed.
- ✓Ability to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Education and Experience
High School or GED required, and 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully to perform the essential
responsibilities
and duties as listed above.
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Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
Day Shift: 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday
Starting Wage: $36/HR DOE
Evening Shift: 4:00pm-2:30am Monday-Thursday
Starting Wage: $38/HR DOE
Occasional overtime and weekend shifts
Are you ready to build your career with a growing company that is leading the garage door industry? Midland Garage Door has been in business for over 45 years, and we are proud to have a team of dedicated staff, excellent customer service, and quality products. We are looking for an experience Maintenance Technician to join our team.
In this position, you will perform maintenance work on existing manufacturing equipment, maintain and build new equipment and tools, and work with each department to ensure the highest quality product is produced.
Equipment/Software used
- •Safety Glasses, Gloves, and ANSI-approved work boots
- •Pneumatic, Hand, and Electric Tools
- •Forklift and Scissor Lift
- •Mill Machine and Drill Press
- •Welder and Plasma Cutter
Applicant must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA at this time.
CANDIDATES OFFERED EMPLOYMENT ARE REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST AND BACKGROUND CHECK PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.
We are committed to our team members, and we care deeply about providing employees and their families a supportive benefits package which includes:
- •Medical and Dental insurance with company contribution
- •HSA company contribution and match
- •401K with company match
- •Company paid life insurance
- •Vision insurance
- •Company paid short-term disability and company contribution towards long-term disability
- •Supplemental insurance options
- •Parental Leave
- •Childbirth Recovery Leave
- •Vacation and Sick Time
- •Holiday pay
- •Referral Bonus
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that all information provided is accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge. Any false statements, misrepresentation, or omission of information may disqualify you from consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. The company reserves the right to verify the information you have provided as part of the recruitment process. Submitting an application does not guarantee employment.