Weekend Maintenance Technician

Dakotaland Manufacturing
Pay: $23–$35 per hour, depending on experience

Build, Repair, Improve—and Keep Production Moving

Dakotaland Manufacturing is looking for a skilled, dependable Maintenance Technician who enjoys solving problems, working with their hands, and keeping equipment operating at its best.

This is a high-impact role for someone who can troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, respond quickly to equipment needs, and take pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient manufacturing environment. Your work will directly support production performance and help Dakotaland Manufacturing achieve its business goals.

Flexible Weekend Schedule

Choose the schedule that works best for you:

• Thursday–Sunday: Four 10-hour shifts
• Friday–Sunday: Three 12-hour shifts—work 36 hours and get paid for 40

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and plant facilities.
• Respond to emergency and unscheduled equipment repairs during production.
• Complete scheduled maintenance and machine-service repairs.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production machines, equipment, and facility systems.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and work orders.
• Use hand tools, power tools, electrical meters, and material-handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Enter, track, and maintain accurate electronic records for maintenance and repair activities.
• Use the company’s CMMS platform and email to manage work orders and communicate updates.
• Support general facility cleaning, floor cleaning, and 5S projects to help maintain a pristine workplace.
• Follow all safety requirements and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, and overall plant performance.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Mechanically inclined and confident troubleshooting equipment.
• Experienced with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems.
• Able to work independently and respond calmly to urgent production needs.
• Comfortable using computers, email, and electronic maintenance systems.
• Safety-focused, organized, and committed to quality work.
• Willing to support facility upkeep and contribute wherever needed.
• Dependable and ready to take ownership of weekend maintenance operations.

Make an Impact at Dakotaland Manufacturing

At Dakotaland Manufacturing, the Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in keeping our people safe, our equipment reliable, and our production running smoothly. We are looking for someone who takes pride in doing the job right, supports the team, and brings a continuous-improvement mindset to work every day.

All team members are expected to support and promote the Dakotaland Manufacturing Vision, Mission, and Values, using UPSCALE as the foundation for how we work and serve others.

What You Bring

Education and Training

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a craft apprenticeship or an equivalent combination of education and production-maintenance experience preferred.
• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance preferred.

Experience and Skills

• One to three years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electromechanical systems.
• Experience working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems.
• Experience with carpentry, plumbing, or facility maintenance is a plus.
• Ability to follow repair procedures, work orders, maintenance documentation, blueprints, and schematics.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize urgent repairs, and make sound decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to completing work safely and correctly.
• Dependable attendance and the ability to support weekend production operations.

The Mindset to Succeed

Successful Maintenance Technicians at Dakotaland Manufacturing are resourceful, accountable, and ready to take action. They demonstrate:

Problem Solving
Quickly identify equipment issues, gather information, determine root causes, and develop effective solutions.

Judgment
Make timely, informed decisions and clearly communicate the reasoning behind those decisions.

Motivation
Set high standards, take ownership of results, remain persistent, and overcome obstacles.

Planning and Organization
Prioritize repairs, manage competing demands, use time efficiently, and develop realistic action plans.

Adaptability
Adjust to changing priorities, unexpected breakdowns, production needs, delays, and new challenges.

Teamwork and Delegation
Communicate expectations clearly, coordinate work effectively, and support group problem-solving efforts.

Respect and Inclusion
Treat others with professionalism and respect while helping maintain a positive, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace.

Physical and Mental Requirements

This is an active, hands-on position in a manufacturing environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The employee must be able to:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the workday.
• Frequently lift and move items weighing more than 75 pounds.
• Safely work around production equipment, machinery, tools, and facility systems.
• Use hands with a high level of dexterity, coordination, and control.
• Demonstrate close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus.
• Maintain visual and hearing abilities sufficient to safely perform maintenance work and communicate with employees.
• Sustain moderate concentration and prolonged mental effort with limited opportunities for breaks.
• Retain and apply technical, safety, and operational information.
• Make decisions involving a moderate level of complexity.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and work boots.

Work Environment

This position works primarily in a manufacturing and production environment. The noise level is generally moderate but may vary depending on the equipment and work area. Employees may be exposed to moving machinery, production activity, tools, oils, dust, temperature changes, and other conditions commonly found in an industrial facility.

Why Dakotaland Manufacturing?

At Dakotaland Manufacturing, maintenance is more than fixing equipment. It is about protecting our people, supporting our customers, strengthening our operation, and continuously improving how we work.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Make an immediate and visible impact.
• Work a compressed weekend schedule.
• Use and expand your technical skills.
• Take ownership of important equipment and facility needs.
• Solve new challenges every day.
• Join a team that values safety, reliability, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Apply Today

Bring your technical skills, energy, and problem-solving mindset to Dakotaland Manufacturing. Help us eliminate downtime, improve performance, and keep production moving forward.

Apply today and build a career where your work makes a difference every shift.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dakotaland Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dakotaland Manufacturing is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.