Maintenance Technician (1st Shift) - Land O'Lakes Inc.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair in support of the facility and production equipment. In this role, the technician will work with a variety of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and controls. Superior logical-thinking and troubleshooting skills are critical. This position is critical to the safe and efficient operation of the facility.

Location city, state : Spencer, WI

Hours: 5:15 am to 1:45 pm with potential overtime

Rate: $26.84

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

• 2+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance
  
• 18 years or older
  
• Basic computer skills
  
• Experience with several of the following: basic electrical systems, compressors, welding, conveyers, gearing, hydraulics, packaging, PLC, fabrication, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, pumps, prior diagnostic, and troubleshooting
  
• Working knowledge of Programmable Logic Control (PLC)
  
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with a variety of people, supervisors, employees and departments
  
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and possess basic mathematical skills
  

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:

• High School Diploma or GED
  
• Previous experience in a high-speed industrial work environment, preferably in a feed-mill or dairy plant.
  
• Possesses higher level mechanical aptitude with abilities in many of areas of skills such as: basic electrical, compressors, welding, conveyors, gearing, hydraulics, packaging, robotics, PLC, fabrication, pneumatics, pumps, preventative maintenance.
  
• Experience with mechanical systems, utilizing product manuals, troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns, and reading mechanical drawings.
  
• 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
  
• Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  
• Ensures a safe working environment for self and others while performing assigned tasks
  
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
  

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
  
• 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
  

Dairy Foods:

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.

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.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

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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