What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Prairie Aquatech?
At Houdek, we are pioneering sustainable solutions in agriculture by transforming soybeans into high-value ingredients that support animal health, environmental stewardship, and food system innovation. Based in South Dakota, we take pride in creating products that are rooted in science, powered by nature, and designed to make a meaningful difference.
We're growing fast and looking for people who want to be part of something bold and impactful. Our team works with purpose and pride, guided by the core values that shape our culture:
- Safety - We are committed to maintaining a safe, responsible, and healthy environment for all.
- Quality - From process to product, we hold ourselves to the highest standards.
- Respect - We foster a workplace where every voice matters and collaboration thrives.
- Transparency - We communicate clearly, honestly, and often with our teams and our partners.
- Innovation - We challenge convention, solve complex problems, and drive new possibilities every day.
If you're ready to join a team working toward a more sustainable future, we invite you to apply today!
POSITION SUMMARY
Houdek is seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented full-time Maintenance Technician in a growing, fast-paced, product development-focused environment. This position provides hands‑on technical support, assigns and oversees daily work, ensures completion of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, and helps maintain a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Ensure facility efficiency and workplace safety
- Design equipment maintenance strategies, procedures, and methods
- Responsible for the continuous running of equipment and machinery; troubleshoot any equipment issues
- Diagnose and troubleshoot any breakdown problems
- Develop and maintain an accurate bench stock and spare parts inventory
- Anticipate, predict, record, and report production maintenance issues
- Carry out quality inspections based on the schedule
- Monitor and control maintenance costs
Qualifications:
- 2-3 years' experience in a maintenance field
- Completion of mechanical, electrical, or electrical technical school training preferred
- Strong technical and troubleshooting abilities
- Experience in mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and equipment maintenance
- Experience with the repair of electronics or instrumentation
- Fabrication experience desirable
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
- Ability to work in industrial environments, including elevated areas, confined spaces, and varying temperatures.
- Participation in rotational on‑call duties as required.
Compensation: Pay based on experience and education. Additional employee benefits include generous PTO, quarterly bonuses, 100% employee paid health, dental, vision, 15K basic life insurance, STD, LTD, 401K match, ten paid holidays, gym membership, yearly clothing allowance and more!
Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, LLC dba Houdek is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Please note that submission of an application does not guarantee employment. As part of our hiring process, Houdek reserves the right to conduct background investigations, which may include verification of education, past employment, and professional references, as well as criminal history checks where permitted by law. Background checks will be conducted when deemed necessary and appropriate for the role being considered, and any such inquiries will be handled in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. A criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment consideration. Each situation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the conviction. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge and understand that falsification of information may result in removal from the hiring process or termination if already employed.