Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Pay: $35.40 per hour + $1.00 shift differential after 8pm

Hours: 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Shift schedules could include days, nights, weekends, some holidays, hours subject to business needs

The Maintenance Mechanic performs preventative maintenance and equipment repairs to minimize equipment downtime.

Routinely diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs mechanical and electrical issues safely and efficiently.

Day to day operation support and troubleshooting.

Follow company policy and GMP and safety.

This role is at a Dairy Foods manufacturing facility for Land O'Lakes, creating dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness.

We believe there's power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people's lives.

Required Qualifications & Experiences:


* 18 years or older


* Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills


* 2+ years of work experience within a direct or relevant field.


* Ability to read and interpret annotations and drawings.


* Comfortable participating in training or troubleshooting at other Land O' Lakes locations such Arden Hills, MN and others

Job Functions:


* Ensure Operation/Production Line is supported.


* Implement preventative maintenance program and support.


* Perform craft skills appropriate to machine repair, plumbing, welding, electrical, steam system, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting, painting and carpentry.


* Troubleshoot malfunctions by following operation manuals, equipment diagrams, sketches, and engineering specifications for equipment.


* Pass down end of the shift information to Supervisors.


* Utilizes precision measuring and testing instruments to locate problem sources.


* Performs work with hand and power tools, grinders, welders, hoists, cranes, and other industrial tools.


* Maintains boiler systems and waste management systems.


* Maintains parts and equipment inventory.


* Participate in Safety Committee.


* Ability of proper use of Catalyst system.

Preferred Qualifications:


* Maintenance experience within a manufacturing or production facility


* High School diploma or GED-equivalent

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:


* Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements.


* Lifting up to 50 pounds.


* Able to work in noisy environments.


* 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.

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