Maintenance Technician I - Equipment & Preventive Care

Agropur; Lake Norden (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

3 Weeks PTO

Paid holidays & 2 floating holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Agropur is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform routine and breakdown maintenance on processing and packaging equipment, ensuring the plant runs safely and in compliance with all regulations.

The role includes preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and collaboration with production to minimize downtime. A high school diploma is required, with maintenance/repair experience preferred and strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Maintenance/repair experience or training preferred.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular and preventive maintenance on plant equipment in compliance with SOPs and safety policies.
• Provide emergency repairs of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems as needed.
• Prepare machinery for scheduled production runs and update work orders.
• Troubleshoot equipment and interpret manuals and orders.
• Maintain records and logs of maintenance activities; minimize downtime with production.
• Maintain buildings/grounds; read and interpret equipment manuals; uphold GMP standards.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Planning & scheduling

Problem solving

Following instructions

Learning quickly

Attention to detail

Math basics

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Agropur is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform routine and breakdown maintenance on processing and packaging equipment, ensuring the plant runs safely and in compliance with all regulations.

The role includes preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and collaboration with production to minimize downtime. A high school diploma is required, with maintenance/repair experience preferred and strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.