Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

Job Summary 

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

Location: Websterville, VT (Barre)

Hours: 1st Shift, Monday - Friday; 5am - 1:30pm

Pay: Starting at $31.42 per hour.

Sign-on Bonus: You will receive a sign-on bonus of $500.00 after 30 days of employment. After six months of employment, you will receive a $750.00 bonus, and after one year of employment you'll receive your second payment of your bonus of $750.00. All totaled you will receive $2,000.00 in sign-on bonuses.

 

Land O’Lakes, Inc offers a competitive salary and bonus potential. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as other company sponsored benefits. 

Required Qualifications & Experiences 

• 18 years or older. 

• 2 years prior industrial maintenance experience, knowledge and/or education. 

• Moderate 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. 

• 2+ 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). With the ability to modify and update outdated procedures. 

• Ability to work within Maintenance Computer System to find parts, create WO’s, and complete WO details. 

• 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. With the ability to spot and correct safety issues in the plant or on the lines. 

• 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. 

 

Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check. 

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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