Maintenance Technician

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Barre Town (VT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring Bonus

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform maintenance on facility and production equipment, ensuring safe, reliable operations. You'll install, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to support high-quality dairy production.

The role requires 18+ years, at least one year of maintenance experience, and basic computer/mathematics skills. Evening shift, with potential overtime and a $2000 signing bonus program, emphasizing teamwork

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 1 year 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.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

18+ years (age)

Industrial maintenance

Basic computer skills

Reading/writing instructions

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Tools

PLC

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Conveyors

Welding

Job description

Maintenance Technician Role Focus: Maintenance Technician I

Pay: $30.01 per hour plus Shift Differential(if applicable)

Hiring Bonus: $2000 - $500.00 at 30 days $750.00 at 60 days and $750.00 at 1 year

Shift & Working Hours: Evening Shift Monday - Friday 6:00 PM - 4:00 AM Weekends/Overtime/Holidays 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. 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


• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience and Skills

• Must be 18 years or older


• 1 year 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

• 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 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

About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer-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 and our global entities support diversity in employment practices. Land O'Lakes is a Fortune 250, farmer-owned agriculture and food manufacturing cooperative. We are headquartered just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and a presence in 60 countries around the world.