Maintenance Technician

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Montgomery City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Purina Animal Nutrition operations. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, and repair of production equipment across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

The shift is Mon-Thu 3:00pm-1:00am with overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed; starting pay is $29.20/hour, with potential to progress to $36.70/hour based on skill level and testing.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Mechanical skills.
• Electrical skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair production equipment.
• Work with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and controls.
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and safety practices.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Troubleshooting skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Job description

Maintenance Technician

SHIFT: MON-THURS 3:00pm-1:00am. Overtime, Weekends, or Holidays as needed

PAY: $29.20 starting with the ability to progress to $36.70 based on skill level/testing.

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
• Troubleshooting skills
• Mechanical skills
• Electrical 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

• 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.

ABOUT LAND O'LAKES

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. 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). For disability accessibility or disability accommodation help, please call our HR Solution Center at 844-565-4748, M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT. 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.