Maintenance Technician

Land O'Lakes; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O’Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Purina Animal Nutrition facility to ensure safe and efficient operation of production equipment across the site. This 3rd shift (10pm–6am) offers $34.90 per hour plus a $1.00 shift premium, with basic computer skills being required.

You will install, maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, diagnose faults, and perform routine maintenance while prioritizing safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Safety: ensuring safety of self and others at all times.
• Inspect machinery and diagnose faults.
• Write technical customer reports in plain terms.
• Perform regular machine maintenance.
• Time management: meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair facility and production equipment.
• Work with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and controls.
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Maintain safe and efficient operation of the facility.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Time management

Reading & writing

Coordination

Job description

Maintenance Technician

SHIFT: 3rd Shift - 10pm - 6am

PAY: $34.90 per hour + $1.00 shift premium

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.

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.

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.

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.