Maintenance Technician II

Posted:
9/4/2024, 4:23:52 AM

Location(s):
Barre Town, Vermont, United States ⋅ Vermont, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Maintenance Technician II

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

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Wage: Starting at $30.36

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 With the ability to modify and update outdated procedures.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.

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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