Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Pay: $35.40 per hour plus Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour (After 8PM)

Shift & Working Hours: 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm; Weekends/Overtime as needed.

The Maintenance Mechanic 4 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 part of our Dairy Food business who creates 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.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Complies with all safety processes and insists 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

• May participate in training or troubleshooting at other locations or in Arden Hills, MN.

• May participate in troubleshooting at other LOL plants.

• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience and Skills:

• Must be 18 years or older

• 6+ months of industrial or building facility maintenance experience

• 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

Preferred Experience:

• 2+ 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 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 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 shift which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime

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.

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