Maintenance Mechanic

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Maintenance Mechanic

Pay: $34.04 per hour plus Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour (applies from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM)

Shift & Working Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM; Weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed. Hours subject to business needs

Role Overview
In this role, you'll be a key member of our Land O'Lakes, Inc. manufacturing team, responsible for maintaining facility and production line equipment to ensure safety, quality, and reliability in the creation of high-quality products.

You will handle installation, troubleshooting, and repairs to minimize downtime. This includes working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and steam systems and controls.
Join our team and become part of a member-owned co-op that is Rooted In Tomorrow.

This role is part of our Dairy Foods division, which produces dairy products that represent real, simple goodness. We believe in the power of every drop of milk our farmers produce, and through innovation and improved production, we bring a little good to people's lives.
Key Responsibilities:
Follow all safety and quality protocols; enforce food safety practices.

Arrive on time, meet deadlines, and adapt quickly to changes.

Repair and troubleshoot kettles, packing, filling, and steam system equipment.

Adhere to all Land O'Lakes standard operating procedures.

Multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Perform preventive maintenance and complete assigned work orders.

Required Experience & Skills:
Must be 18 years or older

1+ years of industrial maintenance experience

Basic computer and math skills

Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal/written instructions and manuals

Willingness to learn, problem-solve, and troubleshoot

Strong communication and collaboration skills; respectful and team-oriented

Preferred Experience:
1-3+ years working with:

Electrical systems, compressors, welding, plumbing, conveyors, hydraulics, packaging, PLCs, pneumatics, pumps, and preventive maintenance

LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) experience and ability to drive Man lift as required.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds

Frequent movement: walking, standing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, etc.

You must wear personal protective equipment (PPE)

Work in cold/hot environments and areas with dust or chemicals for extended periods

Must be available to work scheduled shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

Grade:

Prod