Lead Mechanic

Vermont Creamery, L.L.C.; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy foods manufacturing facility is seeking a Lead Mechanic to ensure the efficient operation of production equipment. Responsibilities include maintenance, training staff, and adhering to safety protocols. Join a member-owned cooperative committed to quality and innovation in dairy products.

Benefits

Hiring Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401k

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge in troubleshooting and fixing system issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance of facility and production equipment.
• Train maintenance mechanics and develop preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Tools

Programmable Logic Control (PLC)

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Lead Mechanic

Pay: $37.89-$40.37 per hour (Pay Depends on Work Experience) plus Shift Differential: $2.00 per hour

Hiring Bonus: $2,000.00 ($400 after 90-day probationary period, followed by $600 after 6 months of employment, and then $1,000.00 after 1 year of employment)

Shift & Working Hours: Crew 4 Shift; 6:00/PM to 6:00/AM Weekends/Overtime as needed.

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.

The Lead 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. This position is critical to the safe and efficient operation of the facility.The Lead will also be responsible for the training of maintenance mechanics and development of the preventive/predictive maintenance program on the production floor.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Comply 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

Required Experience and Skills:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Leadership experience
• 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.

• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge in their functions and ability to troubleshoot and fix system issues
• Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision
• Ensures a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks
• Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative
• Ability to follow manufacturer's specifications and direction

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with basic electrical systems, conveyers, gearing, hydraulics, high speed packaging, PLC, VFD, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, and pumps.
• Experience communicating technically detailed information to supervisor and production operators
• Computer skills which include Excel, Word, Adobe, and One Note
• 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 shift which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime

Land O’Lakes, Inc offers a competitive salary and bonus potential. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as many other company sponsored benefits.

Nothing in this job description restricts the management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and background review.

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled. Land O’Lakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

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.

Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.