Maintenance Technician

Pay: $25 - $29/hr. per hour plus Shift Differential: $2.00 per hour

Shift & Working Hours: Sun- Thur; 11pm - 7:30AM; overtime as needed.

Sign- On Bonus: $2000.00 to be paid on the following schedule: $500.00 after 30 days of continuous employment, $750.00 after 6 months of continuous employment, and $750.00 after 12 months of continuous employment

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining plant processing, facility, and support equipment.

Required Qualifications & Experiences

• 18 years or older.
• 6+ months prior industrial maintenance experience, knowledge and/or education.
• Basic computer skills.
• Communicates work order progress to supervisor and production operators.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills.
• Possess mechanical aptitude. Some experience with mechanical systems, utilizing product manuals, troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns, and reading mechanical drawings.

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years’ experience with basic electrical systems, compressors, welding, plumbing, conveyers, hydraulics, packaging, PLC, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, and pumps.
• Forklift experience preferred or willing to be trained for certification.
• Ensures a safe working environment for self and others while performing assigned tasks.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively work with a variety of people and departments.
• Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule.
• Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision.
• Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Communicates work order progress to supervisor and production operators.
• Work in cold and/or hot temperatures throughout the day.
• Ensures a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks.
• Follows all procedures, GMPS, Safety, Quality, and Sanitation plans.
• Ability to identify and report all potentially non-confirming product and equipment to Supervisor and the Quality Assurance Department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements.
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment.
• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present.
• Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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