Facilities and Equipment Technician

Facilities And Equipment Technician

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

Employees are expected to represent Sioux Manufacturing in a professional manner, work cooperatively with coworkers and other departments, follow established safety and quality procedures, and contribute to a positive team environment where employees are supported, respected, and successful.

Primary 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 timely.
• 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; 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.
• Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Job requires being pleasant with others on the job, displaying a cooperative attitude.
• Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
• Job requires accepting criticism and dealing with it calmly and effectively.
• Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles, to accomplish needed tasks and/or duties.
• Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to variety in the workplace.
• Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
• Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Job requires working with others on the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 communicate maintenance needs clearly.
• 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.

Computer Skills

• Cloud-based & Communication: Microsoft Teams, Outlook.
• Human Resources Software: BambooHR.
• Internet Browsing & Research: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or similar web browsers.
• Basic computer knowledge (Outlook, Excel, Word, and email).

Education and/or Experience Required: High school diploma or GED, Valid and current driver's license, maintained throughout employment. Preferred: Technical coursework, 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 is preferred. A blend of education and/or significant, relevant experience that gives related, current knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully navigate the position may be substituted for required education.