Maintenance Technician

Land O'Lakes; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is hiring a Maintenance Technician for the Purina Animal Nutrition division in Fort Worth, TX. The role covers installation, maintenance, and repair of production equipment across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Strong troubleshooting and safety focus are essential for ensuring safe and efficient plant operations. The position features a 1st shift, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with pay starting at $32.47 to $38.47 per hour based on skills and

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions; basic mathematical skills

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair production equipment; work with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Ensure safe and efficient facility operations and troubleshoot equipment issues

Skills

Basic computer skills

Time management

Reading & writing comprehension

Coordination

Safety awareness

Job description

Maintenance Technician

SHIFT: 1st Shift M - F 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

PAY: Starting at $32.47 - $38.47 per hour based on skills and experience level

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.

POSITION PURPOSE:

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry-leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair in support of the facility and 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Basic computer skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Age: 18 years or older
• Safety: Ensuring the complete physical safety of oneself and one's co-workers at all times without exception
• Inspect machinery: Knowledge of check machine equipment for proper performance and detect faults and malfunctions. Diagnose malfunctions using testing equipment to determine the required repair.
• Write technical reports: Experience with compose technical customer reports understandable for people without technical background.
• Perform machine maintenance: Familiarity with perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.
• Time Management: Showing up on time, reliably completing tasks by the deadline, and adapting to changes in deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision.
• Comprehension: Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and possess basic mathematical skills
• Coordination: Working well with others to meet team goals and adjusting to important changes

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

• Able to lift 50lbs
• 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 across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present
• Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime

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

Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 500 company, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named #17 on Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators 2026 list and recognized as a winner in the Skilled Laborers category, as well as a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and included on 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.

If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.