Maintenance Mechanic (3rd Shift)

Hiring Bonus: $2,000 hiring bonus: $400 after a 90-day probationary period, $600 after 6 months of employment, $1,000 after 1 year of employment.

Shift & Working Hours: (Crew 4) 6:00PM to 6:00AM: 2-2-3; Weekends/Overtime as needed.

Role Focus:

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.

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and support of the 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. General duties include, but are not limited to trouble-shooting, repairing and maintain machinery, electrical/mechanical equipment and computerized systems, such as separators, pasteurizers, tanks, silos, churns, packaging machines, case packers, bag fillers, palletizers, evaporators, high pressure pumps, conveyors, motors and all other associated components in accordance with the CMMS (Computer managed maintenance system) methods, diagrams, blueprints, operating manuals, or manufacturing specifications. This position is critical to the safe and efficient operation of the facility.

In this role, you’ll be a key member of our Land O’Lakes, Inc. manufacturing team, performing maintenance of the facility and production equipment to ensure our plants can add value and quality to the inputs and creation of final high-quality products.  You’ll be responsible for the installation, ongoing maintenance, and necessary repairs for the facility and the production equipment. You will work with a variety of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and controls.  Join our team to become part of a member-owned co-op that is Rooted In Tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comply with all safety processes and insist on safety practices of self and others

• Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly

• Monitors performance of plant machinery and equipment for proper operating performance; performs regular and preventive maintenance, repairs, diagnoses, tests, troubleshoots, and inspections on all machinery and equipment; documents work accordingly

• Ensures all standard operating procedures are followed

• Able to multi-task and keep up with demands in a fast-paced environment

• Work in any of the 4 maintenance areas within the plant; rotate once every 2 weeks to each maintenance area. 

• Planned maintenance – throughout plant based upon scheduled jobs 

• Maintenance on Demand (MOD) – unscheduled repairs, troubleshooting throughout plant 

• Butter room  

• Utilities (boilers, etc.) 

• Perform rounds to test and document equipment function and record per record keeping system.  Carry satchel of tools as necessary.   

• Possess a working knowledge of basic machines and tools including their designs, uses, benefits, repair and maintenance  

• Demonstrate effective troubleshooting skills in diagnosing electrical power, electrical/computerized controls and/or mechanical equipment/systems problems  

• Demonstrate working knowledge of AC & DC power and control voltages, PLC VFD Drives and process instrumentation  

Required Education:

• High school Diploma or Equivalent

Required Experience and Skills:

• Must be 18 years or older

• Basic computer and math skills

• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and product manuals

• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot

• Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful

• Current valid driver’s license

• 5+ years' experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance 

•  Prior diagnostic, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance experience  

•  Previous experience in a high-speed industrial work environment 

•  Working knowledge of Programmable Logic Control (PLC) and networking of controllers 

•  Some experience with mechanical systems, utilizing product manuals, troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns, and reading mechanical drawings. 

Preferred Experience:

• 1 to 3+ years’ experience working with basic electrical systems, compressors, welding, plumbing, conveyers, hydraulics, packaging, PLC, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, and pumps.

• LOTO experience

• Forklift experience

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds

• Frequent movements include walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements

• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment

• Working in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present

• Required to work scheduled shifts which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime

• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus