Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Role Focus: Maintenance Technician I

Pay: $29.85 per hour plus Shift Differential if applicable
Hiring Bonus: $2000 - $500.00 at 30 days $750.00 at 60 days and $750.00 at 1 year.
Shift & Working Hours: 2nd shift, 3pm-11:30pm

Job Summary

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

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.


* 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 p...